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119,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
both front wheel bearings have slight play
slight play in steering inner rack joint
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
r/h rear inner sill corroded
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
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)
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
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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?
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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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