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SPR 804X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,935 mi
Last recorded73,935 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPR 804X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,935 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,901 miles

efficiencies good on handbrake, but no lock up on either side.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 73,653 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 73,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 72,746 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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SPR 804X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SPR 804X, 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 SPR 804X registered?

SPR 804X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 20 October 1981.

Is SPR 804X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPR 804X shows 6 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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