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CMS 312Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

44,851 mi
Last recorded44,851 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 312Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,851 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 41,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 40,790 miles

both front springs very rusty

n/s/f inner sill getting rusty

n/s/r outer sill getting rusty

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2005 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front springs very rusty

n/s/f inner sill getting rusty

n/s/r outer sill getting rusty

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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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CMS 312Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 CMS 312Y, 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 CMS 312Y registered?

CMS 312Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 15 June 1983.

Is CMS 312Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 312Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMS 312Y have outstanding finance?

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