MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Various previous welding repairs have been carried out - unable to fully assess these as they have been heavily undersealed
Front brake pad linings over 50% worn
Various previous welding repairs have been carried out all heavily undersealed unable to fully assess
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank been replaced would advise rechecking of filler pipe as grommet to body incorrectly fitted
Various welding repairs been carried out to floor areas all visual repairs of good standard
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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C450 GBV is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 C450 GBV, 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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What year was C450 GBV registered?
C450 GBV is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 September 1985.
Is C450 GBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C450 GBV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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