MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tie rod has slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tie rod has slight play
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r door wont open
rear wiper blade rubber missing
unable to see brake pads
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r door wont open
rear wiper blade rubber missing
unable to see brake pads
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B551 SKV is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 B551 SKV, 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 B551 SKV registered?
B551 SKV is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 April 1985.
Is B551 SKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B551 SKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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