MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Chip in screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C514 MGJ is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Maroon with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C514 MGJ, 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 C514 MGJ registered?
C514 MGJ is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C514 MGJ safe to buy?
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