1986 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · C680 FMC
1986 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 54,008 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C680 FMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 54,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C680 FMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volvo 300 Series (C680 FMC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
C680 FMC Mileage History
- 28/09/202237,932 mi
- 10/10/202343,685 mi+5,753 mi
- 14/10/202448,718 mi+5,033 mi
- 13/10/202553,997 mi+5,279 mi
- 14/10/202554,008 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 5,281 miles per year across 5 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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