1986 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · C125 EBA
1986 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 45,713 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C125 EBA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2023
- 45,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C125 EBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volvo 300 Series (C125 EBA) between March 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
C125 EBA Mileage History
- 29/03/200625,224 mi
- 16/11/201125,259 mi+35 mi
- 19/02/201426,273 mi+1,014 mi
- 18/02/201532,618 mi+6,345 mi
- 23/07/201636,242 mi+3,624 mi
- 12/10/201740,711 mi+4,469 mi
- 08/02/201840,711 mi
- 09/02/201840,711 mi
- 04/02/201940,718 mi+7 mi
- 05/02/201940,727 mi+9 mi
- 12/02/202040,784 mi+57 mi
- 13/02/202040,784 mi
- 04/02/202143,056 mi+2,272 mi
- 23/02/202245,067 mi+2,011 mi
- 03/03/202245,068 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/202345,649 mi+581 mi
- 08/03/202345,711 mi+62 mi
- 09/03/202345,713 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,209 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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