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DBY 466T

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,338 mi
Last recorded8,338 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 466T
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 8,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 7,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 4,799 miles

rear cv boots deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 4,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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DBY 466T is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBY 466T, 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 47 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 DBY 466T registered?

DBY 466T is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is DBY 466T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 466T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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