1984 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · B490 PBS
1984 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19/10/1984. Recorded mileage 76,454 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2316cc
B490 PBS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2023
- 76,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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B490 PBS Mileage History
- 04/04/200667,106 mi
- 04/04/200768,783 mi+1,677 mi
- 03/04/200869,993 mi+1,210 mi
- 27/03/200971,577 mi+1,584 mi
- 01/04/201073,382 mi+1,805 mi
- 01/04/201073,382 mi
- 09/03/201174,615 mi+1,233 mi
- 31/05/202276,009 mi+1,394 mi
- 03/06/202276,013 mi+4 mi
- 26/07/202376,454 mi+441 mi
Average of roughly 540 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
B490 PBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volvo 240 (B490 PBS) between April 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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