MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak Dampness at brake compensator valve electrical contact (1.1.7 (a) (i))
General surface rusting in patches to underside and braking/suspension components (all very light for age of vehicle)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak Dampness at brake compensator valve electrical contact (1.1.7 (a) (i))
General surface rusting in patches to underside and braking/suspension components (all very light for age of vehicle)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CGH 893X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 CGH 893X, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CGH 893X registered?
CGH 893X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 October 1981.
Is CGH 893X safe to buy?
The MOT history for CGH 893X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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