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A360 EPL

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA360 EPL
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2009 144,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front lower edges on front wings corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 139,133 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 139,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 133,786 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 133,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 128,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 128,352 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?

Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
13,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,378
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,789
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,281
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,666
Stop lamp not working 2,346
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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A360 EPL is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 69,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A360 EPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 300 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A360 EPL registered?

A360 EPL is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A360 EPL safe to buy?

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