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B284 HNT

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,826 mi
Last recorded118,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB284 HNT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes are corroded

damage to offside front wing

drivers door seal damaged

nearside front tyre is showing signs of wear on the outer edge

radiator corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes are corroded

damage to offside front wing

drivers door seal damaged

nearside front tyre is showing signs of wear on the outer edge

radiator corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,917 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS APPEAR VERY WORN

Pass 5 May 2011 96,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 74,488 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 61,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 54,788 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil springs corroded

front no plate cracked

play in the steering

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

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B284 HNT is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B284 HNT, 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 B284 HNT registered?

B284 HNT is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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