MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
body work corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak
front brake hoses starting to deteriate
head lamp reflecters deteriating
n/s/r tyre deteriating / tread depth getting low
n/s/steering rack gaiter twisted
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings
some body corosion
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
engine oil leak
front brake hoses showing signs of perishing
n/s washer jet partialy blocked
rear shockabsorbers starting to feel weak when bouncing
screw in n/s/r tyre
slight play in front wheel bearings
engine oil leak
front brake hoses showing signs of perishing
n/s washer jet partialy blocked
rear shockabsorbers starting to feel weak when bouncing
screw in n/s/r tyre
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B453 WVG is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B453 WVG, 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 B453 WVG registered?
B453 WVG is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1984.
Is B453 WVG safe to buy?
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