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A459 KCW

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA459 KCW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,731 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 44,919 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,919 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,397 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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A459 KCW is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A459 KCW, 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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What year was A459 KCW registered?

A459 KCW is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A459 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A459 KCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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