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B904 JUY

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB904 JUY
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,204 miles

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

both outer sills light corroson

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

h/light patterns weak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,949 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s h/brake lazy low performance

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,047 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,262 miles

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

off/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 67,496 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 2,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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B904 JUY is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B904 JUY, 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 B904 JUY registered?

B904 JUY is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 26 February 1985.

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