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B535 EAB

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,375 mi
Last recorded190,375 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 EAB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 190,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 190,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 189,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 189,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 188,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 188,223 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 188,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 187,493 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 187,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 186,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 185,717 miles

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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B535 EAB is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B535 EAB, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B535 EAB registered?

B535 EAB is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B535 EAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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