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B337 RDG

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB337 RDG
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 138,354 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lower panel heavy corrosion

sills corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower inner wings corrosion both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front crossmember heavy corrosion

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

engine water leak

Fail 2 Jan 2024 138,339 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember heavy corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower inner wings corrosion both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

engine water leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 136,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 136,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 127,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to bodywork

repairs made to o/s sill

tyres different sizes front and rear

Fail 16 May 2017 127,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to bodywork

repairs made to o/s sill

tyres different sizes front and rear

Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,278 miles

slight play steering rack end n/s

Fail 27 Apr 2016 120,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play steering rack end n/s

Pass 15 May 2015 112,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

repair to o/s sill

sign corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 15 May 2015 112,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

repair to o/s sill

sign corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 13 May 2014 104,075 miles

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

repair to exhaust poor

repair to o/s/sill

Fail 12 May 2014 104,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

repair made to o/s sill

Pass 24 May 2013 97,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 97,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 92,424 miles

o/s sill beginning to corrode

Pass 25 May 2011 91,376 miles

o/s sill beginning to corrode

Fail 25 May 2011 91,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s sill beginning to corrode

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2010 90,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 90,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 89,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 89,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 88,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 85,777 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 82,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 78,901 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 78,901 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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B337 RDG is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 B337 RDG, 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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B337 RDG is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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