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B635 BNO

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,133 mi
Last recorded63,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB635 BNO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 63,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,726 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 59,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,055 miles

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

Nearside rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside rear boot floor corroded

Rear panel corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,055 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside rear boot floor corroded

Rear panel corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,801 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches corroded but not in percribed area

raer floor corroded towbar removed

Fail 7 Jan 2014 57,798 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches corroded but not in percribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,438 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,133 miles

both outer rear wing panels corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,196 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arch corroded but not in percribed area

Fail 22 Jan 2009 55,196 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arch corroded but not in percribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,705 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B635 BNO is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B635 BNO, 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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B635 BNO is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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