MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside starting to show surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
complete underside showing signs of surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre silencer in a poor condition
engine oil leak
front brake hoses showing surface cracks
n/s/f coil spring and strut showing corrosion
rear anti-tramp-bar bushes showing wear
tow bar fitted
undertrays
Nearside Inner 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
vehicle has corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear lower axle bushes poor condition
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear lower axle bushes poor condition
corrosion to o/s floor pan
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to o/s floor pan
vehicle has corrosion
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
vehicle has corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate is damaged
left and right side dipped headlamps have poor beam pattern
right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate is damaged
left and right side dipped headlamps have poor beam pattern
right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit
front number plate is damaged
left side front brake hose ferrule is corroded
right side dipped headlamp has poor beam pattern
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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B353 SJT is a 1985 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 110,394 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 B353 SJT, 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 41 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B353 SJT registered?
B353 SJT is a 1985 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 February 1985.
Is B353 SJT safe to buy?
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