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B191 YYC

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,274 mi
Last recorded103,274 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 YYC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2006 103,274 miles

O/S chassis member starting to corrode.

O/S/R jacking point corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2006 103,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S chassis member starting to corrode.

Rear silencer cracking.

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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B191 YYC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B191 YYC, 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

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What year was B191 YYC registered?

B191 YYC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B191 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B191 YYC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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