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A167 XMW

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,926 mi
Last recorded130,926 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA167 XMW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 130,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 121,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 104,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OS sill starting to corrode at rear

Oil leak

Slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 24 Apr 2010 104,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OS sill starting to corrode at rear

Oil leak

Slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 31 Jan 2009 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 86,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 75,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 66,063 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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A167 XMW is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 69,045 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 A167 XMW, 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 42 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 A167 XMW registered?

A167 XMW is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A167 XMW safe to buy?

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