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B14 CVT

1990 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,678 mi
Last recorded30,678 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Volvo 300 Series71,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 CVT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,928 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,835 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 21,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,155 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 20,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,403 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 20,403 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,926 miles

slight oil leak rear diff or autobox

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,735 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,042 miles

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

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

baffels gone in rearbox not blowing.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,633 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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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B14 CVT is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 71,603 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 B14 CVT, 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 36 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 B14 CVT registered?

B14 CVT is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is B14 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 CVT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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