MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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A12 AOE is a 1989 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.
Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A12 AOE, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A12 AOE registered?
A12 AOE is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 January 1989.
Is A12 AOE safe to buy?
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