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MYB 211V

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Brown Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYB 211V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,982 miles

Spare tyre defective

all rear drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

all rear drive shaft gaiters split

near side front floor rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,443 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outter cv boots split

play in rack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,441 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outter cv boots split

play in rack

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside rear drive shaft boots broken and split

play in rack

Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,878 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside rear drive shaft boots broken and split

play in rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,207 miles

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

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

all 4 rear c/v gaiters split.

near side rear transmission mount separated.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

all 4 rear c/v gaiters split.

near side rear transmission mount separated.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,498 miles

o/s front inner wing rusty,o/s rack gaiter perished,n/s rear floor to sill rusty,n/s rear inner wing rusty,rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2008 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front inner wing rusty,o/s rack gaiter perished,n/s rear floor to sill rusty,n/s rear inner wing rusty,rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,698 miles

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

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

play in rack † †rear drive shafts inner cv gaiters split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 81,861 miles

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

rear drive shaft boots split and play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2006 81,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear drive shafts inner c/v boots split † †play in rack

Pass 13 Sep 2005 81,011 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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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MYB 211V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Brown with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 MYB 211V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MYB 211V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 23 October 1979.

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