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B863 CME

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 CME
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,951 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has slight coroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,449 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,251 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 52,251 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,778 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,508 miles

engine fule pipe nearside cracking

front number plate fading

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front screen outer trim adriffed offside

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B863 CME is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B863 CME, 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 B863 CME registered?

B863 CME is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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