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XUD 489V

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,654 mi
Last recorded87,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUD 489V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,654 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 87,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,871 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 80,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reverse gear hard to select.

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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XUD 489V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 XUD 489V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUD 489V registered?

XUD 489V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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