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B125 AUR

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

209,131 mi
Last recorded209,131 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB125 AUR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2005 209,131 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B125 AUR is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 110,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B125 AUR, 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 41 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B125 AUR registered?

B125 AUR is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1985.

Is B125 AUR safe to buy?

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