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B621 DCA

1985 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,163 mi
Last recorded119,163 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB621 DCA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 119,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear of vehicle corroded and holed not in presribed area time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion under vehicle not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise various corrosion patches not in prescribed area time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,591 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise various corrosion patches not in prescribed area time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion both spare wheel wells not presribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2012 113,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion both spare wheel wells not presribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,064 miles

advise both spare wheel wells corroded not prescribed area

Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise both spare wheel wells corroded not prescribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 103,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 99,710 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 99,563 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s outer sill corroded near rear jacking point

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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B621 DCA is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B621 DCA, 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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B621 DCA is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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