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B187 XYY

1985 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB187 XYY
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2013 138,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 136,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 134,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 133,354 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 132,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 130,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 127,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 123,375 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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B187 XYY is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B187 XYY, 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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What year was B187 XYY registered?

B187 XYY is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B187 XYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B187 XYY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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