MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrossion visible on wheelarch & valance areas
front mudflaps insecure
front springs & spring platforms showing corrossion
rear shock lower bushes heavily perished
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
corrossion visible on wheelarch & valance areas
front mudflaps insecure
front springs & spring platforms showing corrossion
rear shock lower bushes heavily perished
areas of corrossion on exterior panels
both sides rear shocker lower bushes split
both front suspension springs rusty
both rear lower shocker bushes perished
n/s/f mudflap insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front mud flap insecure
rear shock absorber lower bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HLM 981V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 HLM 981V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HLM 981V?
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What year was HLM 981V registered?
HLM 981V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 August 1979.
Is HLM 981V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HLM 981V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HLM 981V have outstanding finance?
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