MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake slight bind
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch in poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear coil springs corroded
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
both rear coil springs corroded
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroding
both rear coil springs corroding
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front floor section is very corrosive but not in any prescribed area.
Oil leak
n/s/f and o/s/f back plates to discs rusted and holed
n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint gaiters perished and poor condition
n/s/r tyre wall perished and poor condition
o/s/f lower wishbone corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/f and o/s/f back plates to discs rusted and holed
n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint gaiters perished and poor condition
n/s/r tyre wall perished and poor condition
o/s/f lower wishbone corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r/ inner wheel arch is corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/r/ inner wheel arch is corroded
Corrosion off offside outer sill / just outside a perscribed area .
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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D980 PBH is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1986 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,638 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 D980 PBH, 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 40 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D980 PBH is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 November 1986.
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