MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,134 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C78 BFX is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C78 BFX, 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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How do I check the history of C78 BFX?
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What year was C78 BFX registered?
C78 BFX is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 29 April 1986.
Is C78 BFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C78 BFX shows 4 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 C78 BFX have outstanding finance?
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