MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill ends (5.2.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
1x centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B796 KMO is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 B796 KMO, 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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B796 KMO is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B796 KMO safe to buy?
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