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D166 HYY

1971 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,305 mi
Last recorded38,305 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD166 HYY
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,305 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,297 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,297 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,297 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,297 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 38,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,297 miles

Near side outer sill rusted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 38,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,297 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,297 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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D166 HYY is a 1971 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D166 HYY, 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 55 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D166 HYY registered?

D166 HYY is a 1971 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is D166 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D166 HYY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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