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A923 AAW

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,491 mi
Last recorded66,491 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA923 AAW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 66,491 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 66,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,877 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 61,877 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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A923 AAW is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A923 AAW, 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

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What year was A923 AAW registered?

A923 AAW is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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