MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear seat belts stiff
gear box x member corroded and holed
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear seat belts stiff
gear box x member corroded and holed
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear seat belts stiff reeling out and in
gear box x member corroded and holed
surface corrosion on front subframe
Nearside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out and in
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out and in
Offside Front Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes floor (6.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out and in
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out and in
Nearside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out
small hole right hand front floor
stains on fuel tank
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure rear hose (3.6.B.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear seat belt stiff reeling out
small hole right hand front floor
stains on fuel tank
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged 1 off (3.6.B.4d)
both rear seat belts stiff reeling out
corrosion on underbody
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket loose from body (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged 1 off (3.6.B.4d)
both rear seat belts stiff reeling out
corrosion on underbody
corrosion on underbody
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on underbody
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on both rear wheel arches
corrosion on underbody
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on both rear wheel arches
corrosion on underbody
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear and left hand front seat belts stiff reeling out
corrosion on front subframe
corrosion on rear exhaust
corrosion on underbody and right hand rear suspension arm
perishing on left hand front upper suspension rubber mounting
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear and left hand front seat belts stiff reeling out
corrosion on front subframe
corrosion on rear exhaust
corrosion on underbody and right hand rear suspension arm
perishing on left hand front upper suspension rubber mounting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake servo perished
corrosion on under body
r/h front spring seat corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake servo perished
corrosion on under body
r/h front spring seat corroded
1.rear chassis corroded by spring seats. 2.r/h front lower spring seat corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
1.rear chassis corroded by spring seats. 2.r/h front lower spring seat corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion on underbody / left hand front wishbone /both rear suspension arms
perishing on left hand front top rubber mounting
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs shield corroded
. corrosion on 1.both sills 2.both rear arches 3. rear chassis 4.r/h spring seat cup
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
. corrosion on 1.both sills 2.both rear arches 3. rear chassis 4.r/h spring seat cup
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on 1 left hand rear top shock
corrosion on left hand and right hand top spring mountings
corrosion on under body
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on underbody and rear chassie sections
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CBX 235V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 CBX 235V, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CBX 235V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 May 1980.
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