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B564 LAU

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB564 LAU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 102,942 miles

n/s/r arch slight corrosion

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight wear both sides steering

Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,176 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 102,160 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 102,146 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion to both r outersills around existing repairs

slight wear within n/s/f steering system

Fail 25 Aug 2006 102,134 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

h/brake travel could be improved

slight corrosion to both rear outer sillls around existing repairs

slight wear within n/s front steering system

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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B564 LAU is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B564 LAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B564 LAU registered?

B564 LAU is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B564 LAU safe to buy?

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