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A820 OBP

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Brown Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 OBP
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,960 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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A820 OBP is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Brown with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A820 OBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A820 OBP?

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What year was A820 OBP registered?

A820 OBP is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A820 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A820 OBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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