MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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A475 PTL is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A475 PTL, 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 A475 PTL registered?
A475 PTL is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A475 PTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A475 PTL shows 3 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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