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FKC 693Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKC 693Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 68,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspention not as original

wheels and tyres not as original

Fail 3 Nov 2018 68,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,733 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,051 miles

Offside Rear shocker damaged

front head lamps yellow

rear leaf springs have nuts and bolts fitted and packed out with nuts

Fail 13 Nov 2015 57,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired lowering blocks incorrect ie scaffold tube used (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired lower block ie scaffold tube used (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shocker damaged

front head lamps yellow

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc's rusty

Pass 21 May 2010 49,069 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,803 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2007 37,803 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,801 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FKC 693Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FKC 693Y, 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 FKC 693Y registered?

FKC 693Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 11 February 1983.

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The MOT history for FKC 693Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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