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B223 JGM

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,281 mi
Last recorded31,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB223 JGM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 31,281 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

underside heavily undersealed inspection inpaired

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,615 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 27,570 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 26,227 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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B223 JGM is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B223 JGM, 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 B223 JGM registered?

B223 JGM is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is B223 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B223 JGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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