Volvo Unknown (1982)
1982 Volvo Unknown
CarHunch analysed 4,405 real MOT records for the 1982 Volvo Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1982 Volvo Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (89%) | 3,902 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Petrol (11%) | 501 | 0% | 0 |
| Steam (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Volvo Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Volvo Unknown vehicles fall between 23,456 and 26,639 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Volvo Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.3%
Indicator tell-tale inoperative
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16.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.7%
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside sill heavily corroded/holed
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16.7%
Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Both sides
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16.7%
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion
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16.7%
Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Both sides
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16.7%
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides
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16.7%
Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.
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