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GAV 759Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAV 759Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,710 miles

slight corrossion in o/s sill and o/s/r arch

Fail 25 Mar 2008 73,679 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 72,364 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,363 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrossion around n/s and o/s front jacking points

Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,099 miles

corrosion getting into bodywork in general

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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GAV 759Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GAV 759Y, 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 GAV 759Y registered?

GAV 759Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is GAV 759Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAV 759Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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