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GHU 325X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,652 mi
Last recorded86,652 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 325X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 86,652 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

heavy corrosion to all doors

heavy corrosion to body, sills and chassis

heavy corrosion to floor pan

heavy corrosion to front suspension

heavy corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,499 miles

corrosion to sills, body and chassis

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2018 86,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to sills, body and chassis

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,334 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,334 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,081 miles

Front floor excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside front shock absorbers worn

offside and nearside front strut top mounts perished

offside and nearside sills corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2016 86,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front floor excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside front shock absorbers worn

offside and nearside front strut top mounts perished

offside and nearside sills corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,880 miles

floor excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

strut top mounts perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

nearside reverse lamp missing.

offside front floor plan corroded.

rear exhaust rubber cracking.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

nearside reverse lamp lens missing

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,353 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

nearside reverse lamp lens missing

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine misfire

nearside outer front sill corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine misfire

nearside outer front sill corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts difficult to pull out

nearside rear door does not open from the outside handle

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

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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GHU 325X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 64,045 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 GHU 325X, 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 45 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 GHU 325X registered?

GHU 325X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 August 1981.

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