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B796 KMO

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

217,569 mi
Last recorded217,569 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 KMO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 217,569 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 216,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 216,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 216,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 216,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 215,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 214,571 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 213,139 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 213,090 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 211,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 209,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 207,163 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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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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What year was B796 KMO registered?

B796 KMO is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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