MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
emissions just in limit
o/s/f and rear outer sill corroding.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
emissions just in limit
o/s/f and rear outer sill corroding.
Corrosion in both rear wing panels. Corrosion in both outer sill panels (ok at present ).
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Surface corrosion and slight pitting of front and rear discs. Both no plates deteriorating.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Corrosion in both rear wing panels. Corrosion in both outer sill panels (ok at present ).
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Surface corrosion and slight pitting of front and rear discs. Both no plates deteriorating.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osf brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CUK 417V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 CUK 417V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CUK 417V registered?
CUK 417V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 September 1979.
Is CUK 417V safe to buy?
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