MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear chassis leg surface corrosion.
Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear suspension bump stop missing.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Surface corrosion noted o/s out er sill.
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A426 WFM is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc 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 A426 WFM, 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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A426 WFM is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 April 1984.
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