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BUL 7T

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 7T
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,924 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 82,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 82,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,242 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,119 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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BUL 7T is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BUL 7T, 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.

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What year was BUL 7T registered?

BUL 7T is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 6 July 1979.

Is BUL 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUL 7T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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