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CLJ 856Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,793 mi
Last recorded76,793 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 856Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2007 76,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight exhaust blow from back box.

very slight exhaust blow from centre box.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,793 miles

very slight exhaust blow from back box.

very slight exhaust blow from centre box.

Pass 11 Feb 2006 76,484 miles

off/side/rear fog lamp wiring is slightly †dodgy , suggest attension soon.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 76,484 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CLJ 856Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CLJ 856Y, 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

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What year was CLJ 856Y registered?

CLJ 856Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 28 February 1983.

Is CLJ 856Y safe to buy?

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