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B336 WPP

1984 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,508 mi
Last recorded70,508 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB336 WPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre fioor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,478 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,478 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,798 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,538 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension strut mounts slightly worn

o/s/r of outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front seats back rests play

front brake hoses ferrule ends rusty

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,585 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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B336 WPP is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 B336 WPP, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B336 WPP is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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