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ULO 959X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,139 mi
Last recorded29,139 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 959X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,139 miles

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

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

this vehicle is showing sign of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,139 miles

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

this vehicle is showing sign of corrosion

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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ULO 959X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Red 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 ULO 959X, 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

How do I check the history of ULO 959X?

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What year was ULO 959X registered?

ULO 959X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is ULO 959X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULO 959X 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.

Does ULO 959X have outstanding finance?

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