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BTF 221V

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,876 mi
Last recorded57,876 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTF 221V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,876 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 57,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,497 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 51,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BTF 221V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 BTF 221V, 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 47 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 BTF 221V?

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What year was BTF 221V registered?

BTF 221V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BTF 221V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTF 221V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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