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JAM 875W

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

216,674 mi
Last recorded216,674 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 875W
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 216,674 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded near subframe

Offside Front chassis corroded near subframe

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting,front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 213,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 212,195 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 209,708 miles

chassis corroded o/s/f under drivers footwell

headlamp beam pattern just visible n/s and o/s

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 208,737 miles

headlamp beam patterns just visible

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 205,909 miles

corrosion on wheel arches and front panel

rear panel corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 204,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 197,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 190,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 181,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 170,070 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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JAM 875W is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 JAM 875W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAM 875W registered?

JAM 875W is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is JAM 875W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 875W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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