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B81 SNX

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 SNX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 78,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 78,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,164 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 75,971 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 75,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,659 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,294 miles

all under neath cover with undersill but seems solid

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,004 miles

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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B81 SNX is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B81 SNX, 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 B81 SNX registered?

B81 SNX is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B81 SNX safe to buy?

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