MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Under the front bumper corroded
front bumper lower corroded
corrosion on front bumper
reverse lamp lens broken
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
reverse lamp lens broken
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
diff oil leaking
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
diff oil leaking
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
diff oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
diff oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B866 EGJ is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 B866 EGJ, 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 B866 EGJ registered?
B866 EGJ is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 27 June 1985.
Is B866 EGJ safe to buy?
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