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NUW 957Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUW 957Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,451 miles

o/s/f arch getting corroded and both rear inner arches

Fail 8 Nov 2006 87,399 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 85,986 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 85,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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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NUW 957Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NUW 957Y, 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 NUW 957Y registered?

NUW 957Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is NUW 957Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUW 957Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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