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C168 DMU

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 DMU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both lower rear quarters corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Nearside washer jet poor performance

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

both head lights poor patterns

both outer sills thin/corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise general corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak @diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 94,588 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pinon leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak @diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 85,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced interference with other light source (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear slight cracking to tyre inner sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear slight cracking to tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2015 83,420 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2015 83,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2014 83,368 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front/rear tyres cracking to outer side walls no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,579 miles

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

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

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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C168 DMU is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 110,394 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 C168 DMU, 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 41 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C168 DMU is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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