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A497 UYE

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,018 mi
Last recorded41,018 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA497 UYE
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 41,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,445 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 29,892 miles

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2013 29,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 29,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF inner wing shows signs of corrosion

Fail 26 May 2010 27,851 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF inner wing shows signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 27,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,945 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 26,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 26,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

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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A497 UYE is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A497 UYE, 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 A497 UYE registered?

A497 UYE is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 June 1984.

Is A497 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A497 UYE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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