MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,396 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
truck tyres fitted to rear axle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AHW 31V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 AHW 31V, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AHW 31V registered?
AHW 31V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 January 1980.
Is AHW 31V safe to buy?
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