MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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tyres slightly stretched on rims but seated
under side of vehicle damage where vehicle lowered
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both mounts perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in steering inner tie rod
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of rocker cover and elsewhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear lower wheelarches corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
Rear Lower wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
Nearside head lamp dull but has pattern
Offside Front tyre on legal limits
Rear lower valance corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
emissions just in hc
front tyres perished
o/s n/s rear lights damaged lenses tape fitted
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
n/s o/s rear light lenses damaged
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear light lenses broken
fuel pipe by gearbox mount very rusty
n/s/r tyre perishing ,recomend soon
n/s/r tyre perishing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
nearside headlamp lens chipped
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
nearside headlamp lens chipped
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front and both rear tyres starting to deteriorate
nearside front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
nearside headlamp lens chipped
offside headlamp starting to deteriorate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front and both rear tyres starting to deteriorate
nearside front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
nearside headlamp lens chipped
offside headlamp starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre perishing and splitting between tread, recommend changing
front and rear registration plates deterorating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both rear shock absorber rubbers worn
both rear tie bar rubbers worn
diff oil leak
n/s track rod end has slight play
o/s track rod end has slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear differential oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A40 XMO is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A40 XMO, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A40 XMO is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 September 1983.
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