MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,497 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.
Both steering rack gaitors perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes binding evident when rotated by hand
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.
Both steering rack gaitors perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes binding evident when rotated by hand
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside front brake binding evident when rotated by hand
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside front brake binding evident when rotated by hand
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.71% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body component insecure Wing coachline trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to spare wheel carrier
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r trailing arm bush worn
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear stabiliser bar, play in os/r bush
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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C31 NPU is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 C31 NPU, 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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C31 NPU is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 June 1986.
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