MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,244 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front rack end slight play
slight blow rear silencer
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
Nearside Front rack end has slight play
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Initial movement to both track rod joints (not ends)
coolant loss front of engine
n/s/f and o/s/f headlight reflectors tarnishing
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
nearside front tyre perished
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front tyre perished
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
indicator switch stiff in operation
indicator switch stiff in operation
front and rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B171 DOC?
You can check the full history of B171 DOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B171 DOC registered?
B171 DOC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 February 1985.
Is B171 DOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B171 DOC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B171 DOC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B171 DOC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.