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B515 MPC

1985 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

153,124 mi
Last recorded153,124 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB515 MPC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2005 153,124 miles

bottom of both rear wings corroded

front pads low

handbrake travel just legal

nearside door mirror broken

nearside rear door skin loose

rear axle nearside stabilizer rear bush split

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Sep 2005 153,063 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

bottom of both rear wing corroded

front pads low

handbrake travel just legal

nearside door mirror broken

nearside rear door skin loose

offside rear brake noisy

rear axle nearside stabilizer rear bush split

slight exhaust blow

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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B515 MPC is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc 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 B515 MPC, 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 B515 MPC registered?

B515 MPC is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 February 1985.

Is B515 MPC safe to buy?

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