MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,485 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear tyres perished
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak at NSR inner hub.
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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VGF 396W is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1980 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 57,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VGF 396W, 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 46 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 VGF 396W?
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What year was VGF 396W registered?
VGF 396W is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 27 August 1980.
Is VGF 396W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VGF 396W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VGF 396W have outstanding finance?
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