MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak requires new uclamp and re/seal (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
external clutch slave slight leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B357 WYA is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 B357 WYA, 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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What year was B357 WYA registered?
B357 WYA is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1984.
Is B357 WYA safe to buy?
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