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C556 DYT

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC556 DYT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing dust cap missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside chassis/ floors crushed-misshaped

Fail 12 Aug 2025 108,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing dust cap missing

underside chassis/ floors crushed-misshaped

Pass 4 Mar 2024 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 108,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounted area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch areas heavily corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 107,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o\s under rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,940 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,342 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff damp

Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

not stanard exhaust fitted

steel wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2017 81,826 miles

Oil leak ()

hydraulic lever in brake system but dose not effect the brake system of the car

rear diff welded

Pass 18 May 2016 69,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats or seatbelts present at test

vehicle has lowered suspension all round

Fail 1 Dec 2014 62,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,504 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,120 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 62,120 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust bracket broken still secure

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,074 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,621 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish on the side walls

Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish on the side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,387 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,387 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C556 DYT is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C556 DYT, 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 C556 DYT registered?

C556 DYT is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 May 1986.

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