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BSS 131Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,856 mi
Last recorded58,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 131Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,856 miles

advise o/s screen washer

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,690 miles

Front inner valance corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,764 miles

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

Front valance slightley corroded

Rear jacking pionts slightley corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2005 52,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 52,919 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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BSS 131Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSS 131Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSS 131Y?

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What year was BSS 131Y registered?

BSS 131Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 May 1983.

Is BSS 131Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 131Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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