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B514 HAW

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,344 mi
Last recorded202,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 HAW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2006 202,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 200,099 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for B514 HAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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