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B484 OLD

1985 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,791 mi
Last recorded64,791 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB484 OLD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear lower wings and wheel arches rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2005 71,379 miles

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

advise nearside wing mirror glass

advise slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B484 OLD is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B484 OLD, 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 B484 OLD registered?

B484 OLD is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B484 OLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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