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CNX 579Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,158 mi
Last recorded53,158 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNX 579Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,743 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 3 May 2019 47,743 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 47,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on as sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,846 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 41,823 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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CNX 579Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CNX 579Y, 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 CNX 579Y registered?

CNX 579Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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The MOT history for CNX 579Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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