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B410 PDX

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,487 mi
Last recorded204,487 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB410 PDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 204,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 204,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 204,176 miles

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 203,510 miles

play in steering column, all shockers are weak, rear exhaust box has slight blow, headlamps are dim due to reflecters being corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 202,809 miles

gearbox leaking oil, engine leaking oil, offside rack damp, nearside front floorpan corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 202,809 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

gearbox leaking oil, engine leaking oil, offside rack damp, nearside front floorpan corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 201,856 miles

powersteering rack damp, nearside front wheel bearing worn, offside front wheel bearing worn close to failure, engine leaking oil, offside rear floor pan holed and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 200,390 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 200,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 199,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 198,108 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 197,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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B410 PDX is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B410 PDX, 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 B410 PDX registered?

B410 PDX is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B410 PDX safe to buy?

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