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AJA 483L

1973 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJA 483L
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 115,075 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 114,088 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 114,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 110,240 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 110,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 107,843 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 104,039 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 104,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AJA 483L is a 1973 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJA 483L, 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 53 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 AJA 483L registered?

AJA 483L is a 1973 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is AJA 483L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJA 483L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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