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B168 DTU

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,309 mi
Last recorded54,309 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB168 DTU
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,309 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 54,298 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,277 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,020 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 54,020 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,921 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,769 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,891 miles

offside rear chassis corroded and holed

sligth bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,564 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,554 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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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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