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FMF 699V

1980 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Volvo 300 Series57,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMF 699V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,218 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiters slit and adrift

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,725 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 55,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 53,694 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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FMF 699V is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FMF 699V, 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 FMF 699V?

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What year was FMF 699V registered?

FMF 699V is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 7 June 1980.

Is FMF 699V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMF 699V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMF 699V have outstanding finance?

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