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MBX 566Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBX 566Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

handbrake near end of free travell

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 83,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 May 2007 83,496 miles

brake disc corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2006 81,156 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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MBX 566Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBX 566Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBX 566Y registered?

MBX 566Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is MBX 566Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBX 566Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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