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OVF 260W

1980 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Volvo 300 Series57,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVF 260W
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 58,473 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2010 58,473 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,915 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 57,170 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,170 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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OVF 260W is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 57,915 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 OVF 260W, 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 46 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 OVF 260W registered?

OVF 260W is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is OVF 260W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVF 260W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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