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HOR 126X

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOR 126X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,068 miles

slight corrossion engine support frame

small chip o/s screen

Fail 24 Jan 2011 97,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrossion engine support frame

small chip o/s screen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,592 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,556 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 84,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 81,544 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 81,544 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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HOR 126X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 69,637 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 HOR 126X, 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 44 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 HOR 126X registered?

HOR 126X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 29 March 1982.

Is HOR 126X safe to buy?

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