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RMT 422Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMT 422Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 79,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 79,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,190 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 76,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,714 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,714 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,941 miles

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

both front and near side rear tyrs starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2006 72,423 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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RMT 422Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMT 422Y, 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 RMT 422Y registered?

RMT 422Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 September 1982.

Is RMT 422Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMT 422Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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