MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING
OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE DOORS FRONT+ REAR LOWERS CORRODING
nearside front brake hoses slightly perished
slight play in nearside front trackrod end
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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B514 HAW is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B514 HAW, 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 B514 HAW registered?
B514 HAW is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 April 1985.
Is B514 HAW safe to buy?
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