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B542 MLM

1984 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 MLM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure no fixings (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector missing headlight reflector bowl fallen of and resting against glass (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust silencer mountain failed and hanging off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr suspension arm on rear axle bush worn to excess and arm rubbing against axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroaded general (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferules general corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ns of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside ns wing repeater inoperative

Offside Front front screen has a stone chip in zone a approx 8mm

Fail 11 Aug 2023 124,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 28 Nov 2019 121,333 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,064 miles

Oil leak

horn quiet

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 119,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 118,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 116,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 115,728 miles

all 4 flexy brake hoses started to crack

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 114,908 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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B542 MLM is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B542 MLM, 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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B542 MLM is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B542 MLM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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