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PBL 969X

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,073 mi
Last recorded46,073 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBL 969X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 22 Jul 2010 46,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion not within prescribed areas.

Pass 5 May 2009 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,181 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front & rear valances corroded

n/s & o/s inner/outer door sills corroded

o/s front outer door sill corroded & holed

Pass 8 Jul 2005 44,460 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 44,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front valance corroded

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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PBL 969X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PBL 969X, 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 PBL 969X registered?

PBL 969X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 June 1982.

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