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ELH 624Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,057 mi
Last recorded21,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 624Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,057 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,388 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,732 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 19,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,462 miles

exhaust has temp repair to rear section

Fail 5 Mar 2009 17,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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ELH 624Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ELH 624Y, 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 ELH 624Y registered?

ELH 624Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is ELH 624Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELH 624Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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