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RPH 271X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Pink Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,395 mi
Last recorded64,395 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 271X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2006 64,395 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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RPH 271X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Pink with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 64,045 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 RPH 271X, 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 45 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 RPH 271X registered?

RPH 271X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is RPH 271X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPH 271X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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