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EKC 286Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKC 286Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 80,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front offside and nearside inner wing strut tops holed have been repaired from underneath !!!!

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill one area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,080 miles

various bodywork corrosion

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,080 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

various bodywork corrosion

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,359 miles

Bottom of driverss door corroded.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sills.

O/S number plate light bulb dim.

Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,087 miles

Corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills.

Corrosion to bottom of N/S door.

Corrosion to bottom of O/S door.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

O/S number plate lamp dim.

O/S/R chassis corroded and holed.

Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills.

Corrosion to bottom of N/S door.

Corrosion to bottom of O/S door.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

O/S number plate lamp dim.

O/S/R chassis corroded and holed.

Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,577 miles

Corrosion to N/S sill.

Corrosion to O/S/F inner wheel arch.

Diff oil leaks.

Play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 76,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Corrosion to N/S sill.

Corrosion to O/S/F inner wheel arch.

Diff oil leaks.

Play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,268 miles

Bad corrosion to n/s outer rear sill and rear wheel arch.

Centre exhaust rubbers perished.

Corrosion to o/s rear outer sill and rear wheel arch.

O/s/f tyre worn very low on tread and starting to perish.

Slight play in n/s steering rack, ball joint.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,589 miles

Corrosion to N/S outer sill.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S Front inner wing.

Exhaust centre section hangers deteriorating.

O/S and N/S Front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish and has slight up and down movement.

O/S number plate light dim.

O/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2.5mm.

O/S/R shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,272 miles

corrosion to both outer sills and rear wheelarches and both front inner wings around suspension top mountings

Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,453 miles

both outer sills and wheelarches corroded

centre exhaust hangers perished

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

oil leak from rear axle

play in o/s and n/s steerin g rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres tresd worn low 2.5+3mm

corrosion to both outer sills and wheelarches

slight play in n/s steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,858 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/f suspension top mount

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

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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EKC 286Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKC 286Y, 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.

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EKC 286Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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