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C454 BUL

1985 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Volvo 240110,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 BUL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,108 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,088 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Underneath vehicle body painted over with underseal paint

Fail 6 Feb 2023 109,991 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Underneath vehicle body painted over with underseal paint

Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,974 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,198 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2015 95,652 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in steering inner rack joint

Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in steering inner rack joint

Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexible hoses slightly cracking.

offside rear tyre slight age related cracking.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 95,170 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexible hoses slightly cracking.

offside rear tyre slight age related cracking.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,322 miles

Both front brake hose,s slightly deteriorated

General rear body condition slightly deteriorated due to corrosion

Nearside headlight reflector deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake hose,s slightly deteriorated

General rear body condition slightly deteriorated due to corrosion

Nearside headlight reflector deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,495 miles

General body rear corrosion/holes. Satisfactory at time of test reccomend attention.

N/s headlight reflector weak, reccomend replacement light unit.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,146 miles

r/h rear inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 91,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

r/h rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear wheel arches corroded n/s & o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 85,852 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 79,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C454 BUL is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C454 BUL, 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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C454 BUL is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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