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A817 PDE

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,276 mi
Last recorded42,276 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA817 PDE
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,276 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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A817 PDE is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A817 PDE, 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 A817 PDE registered?

A817 PDE is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A817 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A817 PDE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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