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KBK 450Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBK 450Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,206 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,265 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2006 51,463 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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KBK 450Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KBK 450Y, 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 KBK 450Y registered?

KBK 450Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is KBK 450Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBK 450Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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