MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,171 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
brake pedal travel
offside front headlamp pattern fading
rear number plate damage
signs of uneven and run out on rear service brake
spare below limit
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDZ 3429 is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,638 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 BDZ 3429, 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 40 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BDZ 3429?
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What year was BDZ 3429 registered?
BDZ 3429 is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is BDZ 3429 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDZ 3429 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BDZ 3429 have outstanding finance?
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