Volvo 300 Series
Made 1982–1990 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
38.6%
±8.0 pp
n = 140
Annual mileage (median)
1,185 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
2.6%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
61.4%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 140
38.6% of Volvo 300 Series cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 140, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 1,185 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 2.6% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.85% vol; 59.1% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 47.2% | 32.0–63.0% |
| 1987 | 38.1% | 25.0–53.2% |
| 1988 | 37.5% | 22.9–54.8% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.85%
59.1% over the limit · n = 132
Inspection verdicts
Volvo 300 Series, n = 140
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 19.3% |
| Minor defects | 19.3% |
| Major defects | 58.6% |
| Dangerous defects | 2.9% |
By year of manufacture
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Similar models
- Ford Sierra 39.6%
- Mercedes-Benz 190 39.9%
- Audi 90 34.0%