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C57 KDA

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 KDA
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,003 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 108,994 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 102,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody rusty in places

Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,158 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody rusty in places

Pass 27 May 2010 73,659 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 73,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 69,488 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 69,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,884 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
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C57 KDA is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C57 KDA, 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 C57 KDA registered?

C57 KDA is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 18 July 1986.

Is C57 KDA safe to buy?

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