CarVerify

Free Car Check

B251 NPV

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 NPV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,234 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front numberplate has slight damage

Fail 13 Feb 2010 58,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front numberplate has slight damage

o/s rear bumper end cap sticking too far out

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,806 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to offside outer sill not in prescribed areas suspension or seat belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,663 miles

Some corrosion to both front inner wings.

Some corrosion to offside outer sill.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,290 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 53,290 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B251 NPV is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B251 NPV, 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

How do I check the history of B251 NPV?

You can check the full history of B251 NPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B251 NPV registered?

B251 NPV is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B251 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B251 NPV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B251 NPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B251 NPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.