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C205 YLJ

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,391 mi
Last recorded84,391 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 YLJ
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,391 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 84,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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
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C205 YLJ is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C205 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C205 YLJ registered?

C205 YLJ is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C205 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C205 YLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C205 YLJ have outstanding finance?

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