MOT Status
Mileage
119,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B201 LAL is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 B201 LAL, 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 B201 LAL registered?
B201 LAL is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 19 June 1985.
Is B201 LAL safe to buy?
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