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VBA 483X

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,688 mi
Last recorded33,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBA 483X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,688 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

doors corroded on underside but still secure

front inner front panels are heavily corroded

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside rear metal brake pipe has corosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,467 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise battery tray corroded

n/s/f lover valance corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,198 miles

Offside 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)

crack in o/f door mirror,engine oil leak,oil leak frpom diff seal,bumper inner/outer skin 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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VBA 483X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBA 483X, 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 VBA 483X registered?

VBA 483X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 18 March 1982.

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