MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake slightly sticking
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake slightly sticking
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
offside rear chassis corroded and holed
sligth bind on nearside rear brake
offside rear chassis corroded and holed
sligth bind on nearside rear brake
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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B168 DTU is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B168 DTU, 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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B168 DTU is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 April 1985.
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