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A505 UGO

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA505 UGO
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,860 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2005 57,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 57,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A505 UGO is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A505 UGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A505 UGO registered?

A505 UGO is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 10 May 1984.

Is A505 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A505 UGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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