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JJH 845W

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJH 845W
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 79,515 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front steering rack has slight play at inner ball joint

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside of rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2007 79,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front steering rack has slight play at inner ball joint

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside of rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2005 74,799 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 74,799 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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JJH 845W is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJH 845W, 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 JJH 845W registered?

JJH 845W is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is JJH 845W safe to buy?

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