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B239 FDM

1985 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,855 mi
Last recorded30,855 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB239 FDM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,855 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,771 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE SILL PANEL SIGNS OF CORROSION BY B POST

Fail 15 Nov 2008 29,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE SILL PANEL SIGNS OF CORROSION BY B POST

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 26,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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B239 FDM is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B239 FDM, 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 B239 FDM registered?

B239 FDM is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is B239 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B239 FDM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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