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B778 SBA

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,250 mi
Last recorded117,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB778 SBA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,250 miles

bodywork corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 117,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bodywork corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,097 miles

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

bodywork corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 117,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

bodywork corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,979 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jan 2011 116,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2010 116,870 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in rack

tyres showimng signs of perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2010 116,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in rack

tyres showimng signs of perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 116,645 miles

front number plate deteriating

steering rack showing slight wear

tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,163 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 8 Jan 2008 116,102 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 114,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 114,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 114,102 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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B778 SBA is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B778 SBA, 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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B778 SBA is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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