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C340 TGV

1985 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC340 TGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 72,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front isu top mountings slight perishing

o/s sill rusted through at rear

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front isu top mountings slight perishing

o/s sill rusted through at rear

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,296 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,296 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 69,535 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pin hole in o/s rack gaitor. †O/S and O/S/R wheel arch in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,535 miles

Pin hole in o/s rack gaitor. †O/S and O/S/R wheel arch in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 68,076 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 68,076 miles

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

bolt loose in n/s bonnet hinge.

bulb out o/s/r.

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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C340 TGV is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C340 TGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C340 TGV registered?

C340 TGV is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C340 TGV safe to buy?

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