MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,795 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp units starting to deteriorate
o/s/f lower fog lamp damaged
slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp units starting to deteriorate
o/s/f lower fog lamp damaged
slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C482 VFS is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 C482 VFS, 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.
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What year was C482 VFS registered?
C482 VFS is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 9 May 1986.
Is C482 VFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C482 VFS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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