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B840 VRN

1984 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,681 mi
Last recorded142,681 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 VRN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 142,681 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 142,681 miles

Emissions not tested probe not picking up reading due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,093 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,055 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 129,184 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,813 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to only1.6 mm tread and s/be replaced a.s.a.p.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear 4 sections all corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn down to only1.6 mm tread and s/be replaced a.s.a.p.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,744 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,293 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 114,292 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,502 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2010 111,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,409 miles

clutch slave cylinder starting to leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,975 miles

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

both n/s tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2007 107,362 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 104,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B840 VRN is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 B840 VRN, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B840 VRN registered?

B840 VRN is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 October 1984.

Is B840 VRN safe to buy?

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