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CKG 694V

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

237,682 mi
Last recorded237,682 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKG 694V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 237,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 236,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 234,690 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 231,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 227,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 221,118 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 213,470 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 213,470 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 205,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 198,839 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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CKG 694V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 CKG 694V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKG 694V registered?

CKG 694V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is CKG 694V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKG 694V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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