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ERW 416Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Brown Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERW 416Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 101,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all shock absorbers starting to show signs of poor damping affect

front windscreen washers starting to get weak

front windscreen wipers starting to split

offside rear tyre tread depth approx 3mm

rust starting to deteriorate front lower wings quite badly

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,985 miles

Bodywork starting to rust in several places.

Corrosion starting under battery carrier, but still solid at time of test.

Pass but STRONGLY ADVISE rear flexi brake hose deteriorating.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 100,450 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 100,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Slight play in STG rack.

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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ERW 416Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Brown with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERW 416Y, 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 ERW 416Y registered?

ERW 416Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is ERW 416Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERW 416Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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