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A938 BPN

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 BPN
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,265 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,601 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,601 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,023 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 74,023 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,821 miles

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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A938 BPN is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A938 BPN, 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 A938 BPN registered?

A938 BPN is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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