MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/f beam image weak
o/s/f tyre slightly perished sidewall and starting to wear on inside edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre slithly perished and starting to wear on inside edge
o/s wiper small split
front offside headlamp intensity slightly low †nearside wiper split on end †
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C251 ARV is a 1986 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 C251 ARV, 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 C251 ARV registered?
C251 ARV is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1986.
Is C251 ARV safe to buy?
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