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JUL 383W

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 383W
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,747 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 37,736 miles

Fail 2 May 2006 37,736 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JUL 383W is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JUL 383W, 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

How do I check the history of JUL 383W?

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What year was JUL 383W registered?

JUL 383W is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is JUL 383W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUL 383W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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