MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriated
centre section exhaust mount detriated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriated
centre section exhaust mount detriated
low effort on both sides rear service brake
parking brake very low effort on both sides
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting, inside wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Tom flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Handbrake cable offside has adamaged guide caseing,brake binds slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Handbrake cable offside has adamaged guide caseing,brake binds slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B135 HCN is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1985 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 71,101 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 B135 HCN, 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 41 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B135 HCN is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 March 1985.
Is B135 HCN safe to buy?
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