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42 BOD

1980 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 BOD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 104,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,751 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 101,671 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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42 BOD is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 42 BOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 42 BOD registered?

42 BOD is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is 42 BOD safe to buy?

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