MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounts slightly deteriated o/s sill holed and corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounts slightly deteriated o/s sill holed and corroded
advise rear mount slightly worn on exhaust
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
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C165 OTL is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1986 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,017 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 C165 OTL, 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 40 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 C165 OTL registered?
C165 OTL is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 25 April 1986.
Is C165 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C165 OTL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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