1985 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · B432 LPL
1985 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/03/1985. Recorded mileage 70,325 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2000cc
B432 LPL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 70,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B432 LPL Mileage History
- 19/05/202570,325 mi
- 22/05/202570,325 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B432 LPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 240 (B432 LPL) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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