MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake hoses starting to perish. †rear tyres low and perishing. †offside head lamp glass stone chipped. †slieght screen damage. †rear wheel arches corroded. †
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front brake hoses starting to perish
off side head lamp stone chipped
rear arches starting to rust
rear tyres tread low and perishing
slight screen damage
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A179 KBY is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 A179 KBY, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A179 KBY registered?
A179 KBY is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1984.
Is A179 KBY safe to buy?
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