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CDV 28Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,817 mi
Last recorded107,817 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDV 28Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 107,817 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,613 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,370 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 107,043 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 107,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,729 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 106,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 106,222 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 105,156 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,156 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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CDV 28Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 69,637 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 CDV 28Y, 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 44 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 CDV 28Y registered?

CDV 28Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CDV 28Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDV 28Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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