1985 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · B171 DOC
1985 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 45,244 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B171 DOC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 45,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B171 DOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 300 Series (B171 DOC) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
B171 DOC Mileage History
- 18/02/202226,027 mi
- 03/04/202426,251 mi+224 mi
- 10/04/202426,254 mi+3 mi
- 03/04/202545,244 mi+18,990 mi
Average of roughly 6,158 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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