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B987 FTY

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,511 mi
Last recorded106,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 FTY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 106,511 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc guard holed and corroded

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components and floor sections

Fail 13 Jan 2022 101,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low inner lens loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc guard holed and corroded

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components and floor sections

Pass 18 May 2020 98,027 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 98,027 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,912 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 93,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,406 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car, over axle. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,799 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 78,580 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,511 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,646 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006
Pass 21 Oct 2005

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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B987 FTY is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B987 FTY, 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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B987 FTY is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1984.

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