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C450 GBV

1985 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

161,917 mi
Last recorded161,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC450 GBV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 161,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 159,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 156,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 154,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 152,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 151,008 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 150,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 149,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 149,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 149,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 148,751 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 148,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 147,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 147,998 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 147,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 146,188 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 143,292 miles

Various previous welding repairs have been carried out - unable to fully assess these as they have been heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2010 139,982 miles

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Various previous welding repairs have been carried out all heavily undersealed unable to fully assess

Pass 9 May 2009 137,264 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 132,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 125,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 120,742 miles

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?

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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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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