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YKR 537X

1982 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,282 mi
Last recorded85,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1982 Volvo 300 Series69,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 537X
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,282 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 85,282 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,604 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wing panels and outer nearside wing

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wing panels and both nearside and offside front sill panels

Offside headlamp has a stone chip in the glass but dosnt affect the beam pattern

Rear bumper offside corner adrift

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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YKR 537X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YKR 537X, 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 YKR 537X?

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What year was YKR 537X registered?

YKR 537X is a 1982 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 7 May 1982.

Is YKR 537X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 537X shows 3 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.

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