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B980 AFM

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,495 mi
Last recorded58,495 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 AFM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,945 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear outer bodys corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2009 57,945 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear outer bodys corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,610 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 53,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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B980 AFM is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B980 AFM, 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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B980 AFM is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 September 1984.

Is B980 AFM safe to buy?

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