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B353 SJT

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,152 mi
Last recorded135,152 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 SJT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 135,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside starting to show surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2022 134,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2021 133,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2020 133,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 130,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 125,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 122,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 118,595 miles

centre silencer in a poor condition

engine oil leak

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

n/s/f coil spring and strut showing corrosion

rear anti-tramp-bar bushes showing wear

tow bar fitted

undertrays

Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 111,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 109,600 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 109,600 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 108,155 miles

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

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

rear lower axle bushes poor condition

Fail 15 May 2012 108,154 miles

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

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

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

rear lower axle bushes poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,703 miles

corrosion to o/s floor pan

Fail 26 May 2011 105,703 miles

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

corrosion to o/s floor pan

Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,251 miles

vehicle has corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,251 miles

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

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

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,128 miles

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

front number plate is damaged

left and right side dipped headlamps have poor beam pattern

right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

Fail 1 Jun 2009 103,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate is damaged

left and right side dipped headlamps have poor beam pattern

right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

Pass 23 May 2008 101,785 miles

front number plate is damaged

left side front brake hose ferrule is corroded

right side dipped headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 25 May 2007 99,286 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 99,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,792 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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B353 SJT is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B353 SJT, 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 B353 SJT registered?

B353 SJT is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 February 1985.

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