MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Heavy surface corrosion and holes in none prescribed areas and surface corrosion in prescribed areas
M.O.T Pre Checks engine oil level low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front sill step corroded to holes
Nearside steering rack knuckle joint slight play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Water stain at engine thermostat area
offside rear axle leaking oil
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Heavy surface corrosion and holes in none prescribed areas and surface corrosion in prescribed areas
M.O.T Pre Checks engine oil level low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front sill step corroded to holes
Nearside steering rack knuckle joint slight play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Water stain at engine thermostat area
offside rear axle leaking oil
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front chassis surface corrosion
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front floor holed (repaired inside vehicle)
offside rear diff oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front chassis surface corrosion
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front floor holed (repaired inside vehicle)
offside rear diff oil leak
front and rear reg plates in poor condition - advise replace
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear reg plates in poor condition - advise replace
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front reg plate starting to dis-colour
o/s front floor corroded not considered excessive but advise repair
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front reg plate starting to dis-colour
o/s front floor corroded not considered excessive but advise repair
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s handbrake slightly low effort.
signs of oil leak at o/s rear back plate
slight corrosion - (brake pipes @ bulk head)
o/s handbrake slightly low effort.
signs of oil leak at o/s rear back plate
slight corrosion - (brake pipes @ bulk head)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D338 LWT is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 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 D338 LWT, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D338 LWT is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 March 1987.
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