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WAO 15Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 15Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,275 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,273 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,359 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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WAO 15Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAO 15Y, 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

How do I check the history of WAO 15Y?

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What year was WAO 15Y registered?

WAO 15Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is WAO 15Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAO 15Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAO 15Y have outstanding finance?

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