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B269 EWA

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB269 EWA
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,192 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

nearside front wing rusting on wheel arch.

rear box loose into the joint but not blowing but is securely mounted.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

nearside front wing rusting on wheel arch.

nearside inner rear lamp inoperative.

rear box loose into the joint but not blowing but is securely mounted.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,001 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

very dry scally to floor sills and chassi req wax oilto protect due to age of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2006 45,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2006 45,788 miles

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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B269 EWA is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B269 EWA, 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 B269 EWA registered?

B269 EWA is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B269 EWA safe to buy?

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