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B161 XYY

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 XYY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 118,972 miles

underbody , suspension ,all brake pipes covered in a waxy black underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2023 118,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody , suspension ,all brake pipes covered in a waxy black underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 118,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 118,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,981 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 117,972 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 117,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 117,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 116,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 115,536 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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B161 XYY is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 B161 XYY, 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 B161 XYY registered?

B161 XYY is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B161 XYY safe to buy?

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