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B453 WVG

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,895 mi
Last recorded136,895 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 WVG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 136,895 miles

body work corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,431 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 133,139 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake hoses starting to deteriate

head lamp reflecters deteriating

n/s/r tyre deteriating / tread depth getting low

n/s/steering rack gaiter twisted

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings

some body corosion

Fail 2 Dec 2009 128,418 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

engine oil leak

front brake hoses showing signs of perishing

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

rear shockabsorbers starting to feel weak when bouncing

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,418 miles

engine oil leak

front brake hoses showing signs of perishing

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

rear shockabsorbers starting to feel weak when bouncing

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2008 123,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 123,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 118,052 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 117,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 111,442 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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B453 WVG is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B453 WVG, 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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What year was B453 WVG registered?

B453 WVG is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1984.

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