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B901 YHM

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,887 mi
Last recorded75,887 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 YHM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,887 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 75,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

offside rear tyre just legal at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B901 YHM is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B901 YHM, 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 B901 YHM registered?

B901 YHM is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B901 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B901 YHM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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