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B264 MPC

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,142 mi
Last recorded115,142 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB264 MPC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B264 MPC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B264 MPC, 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 B264 MPC registered?

B264 MPC is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 23 March 1985.

Is B264 MPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B264 MPC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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