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C349 AKO

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,006 mi
Last recorded264,006 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC349 AKO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 264,006 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 258,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 8 Sep 2012 252,691 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill and wheel arch

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight blow fron exhaust manifold

Pass 9 Sep 2011 246,979 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 246,965 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 241,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 241,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 236,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 231,399 miles

advise both headlight beam paterns faint

advise hhc lowered as engine speed raised (poss valve burning out)

advise slight exhaust blow/chuff o/s manifold

Pass 30 Aug 2007 225,763 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 225,754 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 220,537 miles

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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C349 AKO is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C349 AKO, 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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C349 AKO is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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