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B136 WOD

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,910 mi
Last recorded89,910 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB136 WOD
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 89,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittently working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower part of inner wings corroded / weak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower part of inner wings corroded / weak

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,477 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 81,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,238 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2007 76,460 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 73,880 miles

small buldge on o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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B136 WOD is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B136 WOD, 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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What year was B136 WOD registered?

B136 WOD is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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