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B48 CMD

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

167,042 mi
Last recorded167,042 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 CMD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 167,042 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 166,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on front and rear brake discs. advise on o/s engine mount brokon

Pass 24 Aug 2007 163,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 163,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 159,317 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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B48 CMD is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 B48 CMD, 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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B48 CMD is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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