MOT Status
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88,587 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides are slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel cap sealing is perished .
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r and o/s/r boot corners possible corrosion or had body repair unable to see due to covered in black tar
rear diff leaking oil slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
General Surface Corrosion Throughout Underside of Vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust rubber missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
corrosion on offside and nearside rear valance
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on offside and nearside rear valance
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise o/s n/s rear body corroded
advise rear body corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise o/s n/s rear body corroded
advise rear body corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AHB 278T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 AHB 278T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AHB 278T registered?
AHB 278T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 April 1979.
Is AHB 278T safe to buy?
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