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DYT 300V

2016 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,375 mi
Last recorded120,375 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYT 300V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Rear Upper both sides shock absorber top mounts worn.

engine idle speed seems high

Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rearmost hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Rear Upper both sides shock absorber top mounts worn.

engine idle speed seems high

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,375 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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DYT 300V is a 2016 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYT 300V, 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 10 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DYT 300V registered?

DYT 300V is a 2016 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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