MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EWD 959Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EWD 959Y, 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.
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What year was EWD 959Y registered?
EWD 959Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 June 1983.
Is EWD 959Y safe to buy?
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