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A511 VAM

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,869 mi
Last recorded89,869 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 VAM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,478 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,030 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,977 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,977 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,354 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

steereing coupling perished

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,764 miles

front off side brake pipe corroded

rear brake hose begining to perish

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front off side brake pipe corroded

rear brake hose begining to perish

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,739 miles

nearside front wing corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,430 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill and floor to sill

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,819 miles

offside outer sill corrodedand nearside rear backing sill

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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A511 VAM is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A511 VAM, 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 A511 VAM registered?

A511 VAM is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A511 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A511 VAM 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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