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B950 FNV

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,688 mi
Last recorded45,688 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB950 FNV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 45,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,232 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorbers.

Corrosion to chassis.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

offside number plate light taped repair

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,056 miles

offside number plate light taped repair

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,050 miles

offside number-plate light taped repair

Pass 28 May 2010 32,929 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 28 May 2010 32,929 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,834 miles

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

offside wiper-blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,605 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,001 miles

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

front number-plate broken

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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B950 FNV is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B950 FNV, 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 B950 FNV registered?

B950 FNV is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 9 March 1985.

Is B950 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B950 FNV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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