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EVF 906Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 906Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2019 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 64,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 60,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,046 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
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EVF 906Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EVF 906Y, 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 EVF 906Y registered?

EVF 906Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is EVF 906Y safe to buy?

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