MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
hole in boot floor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides( poor condition) (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides( poor condition) (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
wiper slight split and smearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (poor condition) (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wiper slight split and smearing
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front most (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (poor condition) (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rear most (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wiper slight split and smearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Rear both tyres perishing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
175/80/14
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perishing/cracking (poor condition)
n/s front tyre perishing/cracking (poor condition)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGF 724X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DGF 724X, 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 DGF 724X registered?
DGF 724X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 November 1981.
Is DGF 724X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DGF 724X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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