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B336 YYK

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,279 mi
Last recorded110,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB336 YYK
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,279 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 110,279 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,988 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 139,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 139,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 134,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 134,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 129,991 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 125,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 120,008 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 120,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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B336 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B336 YYK, 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 B336 YYK registered?

B336 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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