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B970 WYO

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 WYO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 123,181 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 123,181 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 123,181 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust system mount split /missing

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,979 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also both hoses chaffed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 122,979 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also both hoses chaffed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,753 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 122,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure both hoses (1.1.12 (d))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,491 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator repeater not working

Offside Rear Lower inner jacking point has corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2021 122,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator repeater not working

Offside Rear Lower inner jacking point has corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,426 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 122,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear support mountains broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 121,819 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/side rear inner sill panel corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 121,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high both h/lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/side rear inner sill panel corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,410 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 121,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,042 miles

slight leak from brake junction

Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from brake junction

Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,694 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,371 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 115,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,524 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 113,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 111,753 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 110,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

r/m/o leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2011 110,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

3 part breather needs to be changed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

r/m/o leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2010 108,056 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,056 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 105,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 100,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 98,200 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 98,200 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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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B970 WYO is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B970 WYO, 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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B970 WYO is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 October 1984.

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