MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CTS 962V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 CTS 962V, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was CTS 962V registered?
CTS 962V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 March 1980.
Is CTS 962V safe to buy?
The MOT history for CTS 962V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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