MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
signs of corrsion on both outer and inner sills.
some play in steering rack
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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B755 YYL is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B755 YYL, 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 B755 YYL registered?
B755 YYL is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 May 1985.
Is B755 YYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B755 YYL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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