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CLD 495Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,428 mi
Last recorded60,428 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLD 495Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,428 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to near side front outer tyre wall.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,068 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 38,063 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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CLD 495Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,136 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 CLD 495Y, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLD 495Y?

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What year was CLD 495Y registered?

CLD 495Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is CLD 495Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLD 495Y shows 6 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.

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