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ExpiredMileage
106,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc guard holed and corroded
general corrosion on front and rear suspension components and floor sections
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low inner lens loose (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc guard holed and corroded
general corrosion on front and rear suspension components and floor sections
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front and rear suspension arms have corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car, over axle. (2.4.G.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
general corrosion under vehicle
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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B987 FTY is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 B987 FTY, 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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B987 FTY is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1984.
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