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A426 GAD

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Brown Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA426 GAD
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2006 79,055 miles

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
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A426 GAD is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Brown with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A426 GAD, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A426 GAD registered?

A426 GAD is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A426 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A426 GAD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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