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A430 RFR

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Maroon Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA430 RFR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,847 miles

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

Offside Front upper spring mount prescribed area corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 78,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 63,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both near side and offside sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

brake manifold damp

front lower panel heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,681 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

excessive corrosion a on lower section of front inner and outer panel.not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,766 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 49,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,799 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A430 RFR is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A430 RFR, 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 A430 RFR registered?

A430 RFR is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 9 July 1984.

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