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B844 BTG

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,370 mi
Last recorded32,370 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB844 BTG
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the car is fitted with 14 inch wheels on rear and 13 inch on front

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,785 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,728 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise ns front inner wing visual corrosion but not holed

advise ns mirror missing

advise ns mud flap insecure

advise very slight play ns steering rack end

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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B844 BTG is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B844 BTG, 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 B844 BTG registered?

B844 BTG is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B844 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B844 BTG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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