MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear back inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear back inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
one exhaust rubber missing on center box
one exhaust rubber missing on center box
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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A970 MKH is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 A970 MKH, 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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A970 MKH is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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