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B450 CBV

1985 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,255 mi
Last recorded146,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 CBV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 146,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,870 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under valance corroded

spare wheel well repaired from inside

Pass 8 Nov 2013 131,888 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 131,858 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 131,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s head lamp output reduced.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,776 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s track rod end gaiter split

o/s headlamp output reduced

Fail 27 Oct 2011 131,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s track rod end gaiter split

o/s headlamp output reduced

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,736 miles

o/s headlamp light output deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2009 131,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 131,645 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 131,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 131,398 miles

o/s headlamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2006 131,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 130,685 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 130,685 miles

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

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

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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B450 CBV is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B450 CBV, 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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B450 CBV is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 July 1985.

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