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EYL 926V

1980 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1980 Volvo 300 Series57,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 926V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,392 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 93,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 92,611 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 92,611 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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EYL 926V is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 57,915 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 EYL 926V, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EYL 926V?

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What year was EYL 926V registered?

EYL 926V is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 15 March 1980.

Is EYL 926V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 926V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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