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B765 WCR

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,095 mi
Last recorded95,095 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB765 WCR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 95,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 3 May 2011 95,095 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 10 May 2010 94,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 93,978 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WING BOTTOMS CORRODED

Fail 6 May 2009 93,978 miles

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WING BOTTOMS CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2008 93,315 miles

OFF SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE OUTTER CASING SPLIT.

Pass 3 May 2007 92,272 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 92,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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B765 WCR is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B765 WCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B765 WCR registered?

B765 WCR is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B765 WCR safe to buy?

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