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B185 LPE

1985 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 LPE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2009 170,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 163,641 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 156,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 147,932 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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B185 LPE is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B185 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B185 LPE registered?

B185 LPE is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B185 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B185 LPE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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