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B758 SFX

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB758 SFX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion noted, nearside & offside outer body sills.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 72,849 miles

Clutch requires attention.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion noted, nearside & offside body sills.

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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B758 SFX is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B758 SFX, 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 B758 SFX registered?

B758 SFX is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B758 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B758 SFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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