MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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
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
slight play steering rack end n/s
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
repair to o/s sill
sign corrosion to n/s & o/s sills
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
repair to exhaust poor
repair to o/s/sill
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
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)
o/s sill beginning to corrode
o/s sill beginning to corrode
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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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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