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B846 MNJ

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,058 mi
Last recorded34,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB846 MNJ
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 34,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,039 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 34,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 92% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,038 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 34,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,038 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,038 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wing is corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,038 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wing is corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,038 miles

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

corrsion to underside

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrsion to underside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

interior mirror not fitted

nsf tyre worn on outer edge advise wheel alignment check

osr service brake not working as hard as nsr advise brake check

Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,038 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

interior mirror not fitted

nsf tyre worn on outer edge advise wheel alignment check

osr service brake not working as hard as nsr advise brake check

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,772 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes splitting

rear brake flexi hose perished

slight damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,447 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes splitting

brake servo seal splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,043 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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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B846 MNJ is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B846 MNJ, 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 B846 MNJ registered?

B846 MNJ is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 24 June 1985.

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