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BCX 86Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 86Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,826 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,496 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,327 miles

Nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,431 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,091 miles

slight play in steering rack O/S inner ball joint.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in O/S inner rack ball joint.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,226 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,221 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,501 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,456 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BCX 86Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BCX 86Y, 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.

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What year was BCX 86Y registered?

BCX 86Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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