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B455 YYK

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,779 mi
Last recorded180,779 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB455 YYK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 180,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 173,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

general corrosion and previous welding repairs to underbody

slight damage to tyre tread on both front tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2014 164,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 162,373 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 162,373 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 161,689 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2005 156,826 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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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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What year was B455 YYK registered?

B455 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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