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B210 TEL

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,881 mi
Last recorded136,881 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB210 TEL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 136,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 136,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 136,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 134,266 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 134,266 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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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B210 TEL is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B210 TEL, 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 B210 TEL registered?

B210 TEL is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B210 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B210 TEL 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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