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B901 KMX

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,483 mi
Last recorded145,483 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 KMX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 145,483 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside boot floors corroded and holed

Fail 2 Mar 2022 145,479 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake down on effort

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside boot floors corroded and holed

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 132,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported center (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 132,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested adjuster popped out of bracket (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported center (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 116,707 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jun 2016 116,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2011 116,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 116,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 115,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 115,226 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 113,824 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 110,014 miles

Offside Front 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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B901 KMX is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B901 KMX, 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 B901 KMX registered?

B901 KMX is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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