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YJF 972Y

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,064 mi
Last recorded40,064 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 972Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,647 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,675 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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YJF 972Y is a 1982 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 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 YJF 972Y, 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.

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What year was YJF 972Y registered?

YJF 972Y is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 October 1982.

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