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B1 RVB

1988 Volvo 240

Green Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RVB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 1 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 2,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 2,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 1 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 1,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023
Pass 12 Jul 2022 855 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2022 1 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,772 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 76,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 136,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 136,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,620 miles

nearside wiper torn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 115,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 80,779 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,779 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,543 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,990 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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B1 RVB is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Green. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 B1 RVB, 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 38 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 B1 RVB registered?

B1 RVB is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is B1 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 RVB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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