MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
boot does not remain open
drivers window does not have handle
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
boot does not remain open
drivers window does not have handle
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A429 DJB is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 A429 DJB, 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.
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How do I check the history of A429 DJB?
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What year was A429 DJB registered?
A429 DJB is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A429 DJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A429 DJB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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