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URW 696X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,792 mi
Last recorded45,792 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURW 696X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2009 45,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 41,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,966 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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