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B759 JGX

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,677 mi
Last recorded68,677 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB759 JGX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,491 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,465 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,987 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,414 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,916 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 59,841 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,751 miles

slight play in n/s drum-stick

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 52,722 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 52,722 miles

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

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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B759 JGX is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B759 JGX, 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 B759 JGX registered?

B759 JGX is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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