MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear inner wheel arches corroded outside of prescribed area,outer sills starting to corrod
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
spare wheel holder corroded through floor
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B535 UBP is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UBP, 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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B535 UBP is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 September 1984.
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