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B737 LWV

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,393 mi
Last recorded132,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB737 LWV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Jan 2008 132,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2007 125,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 122,073 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 122,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B737 LWV is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B737 LWV, 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 B737 LWV registered?

B737 LWV is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 29 April 1985.

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