1985 Volvo 300 Series 2.0L Petrol · B27 XCR
1985 Volvo 300 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 128,211 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B27 XCR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2007
- 128,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B27 XCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 300 Series (B27 XCR) between August 2007 and August 2007.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
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