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ExpiredMileage
159,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested main beam stuck on (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested main beam stuck on (4.1.2 (b))
Front wipers smearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion starting in both rear outer sill areas
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bump stops missing
slight imbalance in front brakes
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Corrosion starting in both rear outer sill areas
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight imbalance in front brakes
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear bump stops missing
Clutch hose slight leak
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Brake fluid from pipe connect on N/S/F (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear bump stop missing
Both steering rack boots starting to split.
Clutch hose leaking
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Both rear bump stops missing
Brake servo corroded
Clutch hose leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Both rear bump stops missing
Brake servo corroded
Clutch hose leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Chip in windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower wings / inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside front brake binding slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight imbalance in front brake
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Chip in windscreen
Clutch slave cylinder leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower wings / inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside front brake binding slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight imbalance in front brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch slave cylinder leaking
exhaust leaking @ joints
plug lead fouling clutch pipe
tow bar has been removed
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
exhaust leaking @ joints
plug lead fouling clutch pipe
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch slave cylinder leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust leaks from joints
nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall
nearside rear shocker casing damaged
slight bind offside rear brake
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust leaks from joints
nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall
nearside rear shocker casing damaged
slight bind offside rear brake
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall
nearside rear shocker outer casing damaged
rear body sections & underside corroded
slight bind offside front brake
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion in rear wheel arches not exposing sharp edges yet
crack in windscreen outside swept area
nearside rear shockabsorber body cover corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion in rear wheel arches not exposing sharp edges yet
crack in windscreen outside swept area
nearside rear shockabsorber body cover corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shock absorber body covers corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shock absorber body covers corroded
corrosion in both rear wheel arches (not exposing sharp edges yet)
corrosion starting in both outer sills
play in offside of steering rack (not excessive yet)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion in both rear wheel arches (not exposing sharp edges yet)
corrosion starting in both outer sills
offside front lower ball joint rubber boot split open
offside track rod end rubber boot missing and rusty
play in offside of steering rack (not excessive yet)
both rear shock absorber body covers corroded
corrosion in o/s outer sill at end in non structural area
o/s/front tyre close to limits and worn down to tread bars on outer edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
both rear shock absorber body covers corroded
corrosion in offside outer sill at the end in non structural area
o/s/front tyre close to limits and worn down to tread bars on outer edge
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A295 KAD is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 A295 KAD, 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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A295 KAD is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1984.
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