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SCZ 1326

2003 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,169 mi
Last recorded185,169 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 1326
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 185,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 185,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 183,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 179,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 179,179 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 175,461 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 175,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 170,776 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 170,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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SCZ 1326 is a 2003 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SCZ 1326, 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 23 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCZ 1326?

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What year was SCZ 1326 registered?

SCZ 1326 is a 2003 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SCZ 1326 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 1326 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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