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C170 MHR

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,042 mi
Last recorded31,042 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 MHR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,042 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all steering/brake/suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering/brake/suspension components corroded

exhaust det

interior mirror missing

Fail 11 Jun 2014 28,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,771 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 28,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

both sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2012 28,771 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,771 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,771 miles

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

front panel corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,771 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 28,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,771 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,770 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 28,770 miles

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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C170 MHR is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 C170 MHR, 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 C170 MHR registered?

C170 MHR is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 19 April 1986.

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