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BTO 452

1935 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,448 mi
Last recorded148,448 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTO 452
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1935
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 148,448 miles

Extensive welded repairs.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 148,120 miles

Extensive welded repairs.

N/S + O/S inner boot/wheelarch corroding.

N/S/F Door pillar Corroded and holed

Fail 28 Mar 2008 148,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Extensive welded repairs.

N/S + O/S inner boot/wheelarch corroding.

N/S/F Door pillar Corroded and holed

Pass 12 Mar 2007 138,583 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 138,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Boot Floor Corroded And Holed

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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BTO 452 is a 1935 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTO 452, 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 91 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTO 452 registered?

BTO 452 is a 1935 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 August 1935.

Is BTO 452 safe to buy?

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