Volvo 300 Series MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo 300 Series. Check any 300 Series by registration number below.
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70.4%
Avg Pass Rate
-17.4%
vs Volvo Avg
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Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Volvo 300 Series — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo 300 Series has an average MOT pass rate of 70.4%, which is 17.4 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 300 Series on the road.
The most common reasons a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. If you are preparing your 300 Series for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volvo 300 Series, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volvo 300 Series performs at MOT across different model years.
1991
Based on 31 vehicles
33.3%
1990
Based on 48 vehicles
3.4%
31.0%
1989
Based on 206 vehicles
1.3%
17.3%
1988
Based on 152 vehicles
1.0%
26.3%
1987
Based on 74 vehicles
1.9%
19.2%
1986
Based on 116 vehicles
6.2%
12.3%
1985
Based on 53 vehicles
11.4%
28.6%
1984
Based on 39 vehicles
12.0%
20.0%
0
Based on 306 vehicles
68k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volvo 300 Series
The most common reasons a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear Offside
Rear
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Volvo 300 Series — Frequently Asked Questions
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