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A979 MBM

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,883 mi
Last recorded68,883 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 MBM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,715 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,694 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold arear (7.1.2)

Front washers front

front wiper blade conditions

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake hose perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,634 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

soom eplay in steering rack mechanism

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Some distortion of offside front tyre

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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A979 MBM is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A979 MBM, 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 A979 MBM registered?

A979 MBM is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 10 August 1983.

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