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B171 DOC

1985 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,244 mi
Last recorded45,244 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 DOC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,254 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 26,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 26,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,887 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

slight blow rear silencer

Fail 24 Oct 2018 25,880 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rack end slight play

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,946 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,331 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,699 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,144 miles

Initial movement to both track rod joints (not ends)

coolant loss front of engine

n/s/f and o/s/f headlight reflectors tarnishing

Fail 7 May 2013 23,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Initial movement to both track rod joints (not ends)

coolant loss front of engine

n/s/f and o/s/f headlight reflectors tarnishing

servo pipe ageing at manifold and recommend supporting

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,495 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2012 22,484 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

indicator switch stiff in operation

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,557 miles

indicator switch stiff in operation

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,232 miles

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,033 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
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B171 DOC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B171 DOC, 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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B171 DOC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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