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ALX 778Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Brown Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,867 mi
Last recorded25,867 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 778Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,724 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 25,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 25,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,180 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
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ALX 778Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Brown with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 69,637 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 ALX 778Y, 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 44 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 ALX 778Y registered?

ALX 778Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is ALX 778Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALX 778Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALX 778Y have outstanding finance?

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