MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
driver side front inner wheel arch weak and corroded
drivers seat tilt mechanism not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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URW 696X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 URW 696X, 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.
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How do I check the history of URW 696X?
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What year was URW 696X registered?
URW 696X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 18 September 1981.
Is URW 696X safe to buy?
The MOT history for URW 696X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does URW 696X have outstanding finance?
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