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SCU 366Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,087 mi
Last recorded21,087 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCU 366Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,087 miles

oil leaks

play in steering rack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

tyre side walls perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,051 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,051 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tie rod arm mounting bushes perished

Front floor pans rusty

Rear diff oily

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,996 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust front pipe corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack and play in front hubs

rear brake back plate corroded

rear diff oily

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,920 miles

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

offside washer inop

play in both front hubs

play in steering rack

rear diff oil leak

underside of vehicle 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
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SCU 366Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SCU 366Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCU 366Y registered?

SCU 366Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is SCU 366Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCU 366Y shows 6 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.

Does SCU 366Y have outstanding finance?

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