MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brakes poor effort
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear number plate deteriorated
general corrosion to outer sills and other areas of underbody due to age
Nearside Rear tyre badly perished
general corrosion and previous welding repairs to underbody
slight damage to tyre tread on both front tyres
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside inner rear wheel arch bottom of spare wheel corroded
nearside rear tyre has slight perishing
small oil leak down back of engine
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
the bonnet appears to be secure at time of test but has a large amount of corrosion around the catch which may cause the catch to tear out at some stage (repair recommended)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
the bonnet appears to be secure at time of test but has a large amount of corrosion around the catch which may cause the catch to tear out at some stage (repair recommended)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s outer sill corroded
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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B455 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 B455 YYK, 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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B455 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 June 1985.
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