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B487 CGP

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB487 CGP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,395 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,055 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 92,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 90,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 90,661 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,034 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 89,034 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B487 CGP is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B487 CGP, 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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B487 CGP is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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