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DNG 71Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 71Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condenstation in offside headlamp

corrosion in nearside of slam panel

cut down front coil springs secured to mountings with cable ties

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,340 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,107 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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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DNG 71Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 69,637 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 DNG 71Y, 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 44 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNG 71Y?

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What year was DNG 71Y registered?

DNG 71Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 16 November 1982.

Is DNG 71Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNG 71Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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