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EYB 712Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 712Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,113 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,113 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper missing (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle both tyres rubbing the arch (4.1.A.2d) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,753 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,333 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,737 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 65,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,337 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED BY OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

SPRINGS CORRODED

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,310 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,065 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 60,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,726 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 55,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EYB 712Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 EYB 712Y, 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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What year was EYB 712Y registered?

EYB 712Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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