MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)
Rear near side brake binding slightly when jacked up
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre has surface cracks on outer wall slight
slight brake bind nearside front
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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C218 MOO is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1986 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,638 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 C218 MOO, 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 40 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C218 MOO registered?
C218 MOO is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1986.
Is C218 MOO safe to buy?
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