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C482 VFS

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC482 VFS
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 85,795 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 85,795 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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