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YBM 649X

1981 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Volvo 300 Series64,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBM 649X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 87,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake compensator valve damp

engine oily

Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake compensator valve damp

engine oily

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump oily

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/13 splits in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump oily

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,713 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRAKING OUTER SHOULDER

STRONG ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

battery weak

Fail 4 Jan 2019 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SHOULDE CRACKED AND SPLITTING 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SHOULDER CRACKING AND SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRAKING OUTER SHOULDER

STRONG ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

battery weak

Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,706 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,699 miles

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 87,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,576 miles

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 28 Mar 2012 86,575 miles

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

slight play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,089 miles

slight corrosion offside rear inner arch

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,626 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside and offside front inner rack ends

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,974 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006

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

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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YBM 649X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBM 649X, 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 YBM 649X registered?

YBM 649X is a 1981 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 October 1981.

Is YBM 649X safe to buy?

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