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AKB 414X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 414X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,816 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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AKB 414X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 64,045 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 AKB 414X, 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 45 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 AKB 414X?

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What year was AKB 414X registered?

AKB 414X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is AKB 414X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKB 414X shows 2 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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