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B129 VPP

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB129 VPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2008 88,681 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

battery inse3cure

n/s rear shock weeping

vehicle has surface corosion to much of underside

water pump leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,681 miles

battery inse3cure

n/s rear shock weeping

vehicle has surface corosion to much of underside

water pump leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 81,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pressure reducing valves corroded †front back plates corroded †rear exhaust leaking †oil leak †rear shock absorbers weeping †play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2006 79,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

o/s/f side light cracked

o/s/r foglight cracked

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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B129 VPP is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 B129 VPP, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B129 VPP registered?

B129 VPP is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 September 1984.

Is B129 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B129 VPP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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