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B228 XKH

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,933 mi
Last recorded57,933 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 XKH
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion aroud rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

front valance corroded outside prescribed area

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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B228 XKH is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B228 XKH, 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 B228 XKH registered?

B228 XKH is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B228 XKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B228 XKH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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