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B211 WPX

1985 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

261,485 mi
Last recorded261,485 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB211 WPX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 261,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 261,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 260,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 260,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 260,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 259,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 258,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 257,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 256,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 255,798 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 255,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 255,095 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 8 Aug 2011 254,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 253,548 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

underside has corrsion repairs on and or near prescribed areas;poor in places

Pass 3 Aug 2009 252,366 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 250,527 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 250,526 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 248,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 248,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B211 WPX is a 1985 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B211 WPX, 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 B211 WPX registered?

B211 WPX is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B211 WPX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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