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B775 EOF

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,331 mi
Last recorded151,331 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB775 EOF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 151,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion N/S and O/S front panel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 148,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S rear bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S rear bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 145,849 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S and O/S. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S rear bump stop is missing.

O/S rear floor area corroded and holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 140,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 128,301 miles

Both outer sill rusted

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Tow bar has been removed

Fail 16 May 2017 128,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

Both outer sill rusted

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 119,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 111,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 110,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 110,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,098 miles

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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B775 EOF is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B775 EOF, 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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B775 EOF is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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