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C282 HYB

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 HYB
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,464 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Pass 23 Aug 2005 59,712 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre tread

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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C282 HYB is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,017 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 C282 HYB, 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 40 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C282 HYB registered?

C282 HYB is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C282 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C282 HYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C282 HYB have outstanding finance?

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