MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
bodywork in poor condition
boot stays not working
front coil springs rusty
imbalance on front brakes
n/s door hinge insecure
n/s/f and o/s/f top ofstruthousings in a rusty condition
passenger seat missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
bodywork in poor condition
boot stays not working
brake resevoir top missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/ftop of strut housing rusty
passenger door hinge insecure
passenger seat missing
battery insecure
body work in a poor condition
both outer sills, front panel, front cross member, both rear inner sills, both outer sills in a rusty condition.
n/s/f door hinge pins worn
o/s head light poor pattern
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RDW 823Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RDW 823Y, 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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How do I check the history of RDW 823Y?
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What year was RDW 823Y registered?
RDW 823Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 October 1982.
Is RDW 823Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RDW 823Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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