MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underbody , suspension ,all brake pipes covered in a waxy black underseal
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
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)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for B161 XYY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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