MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust mounts splitting
oil leak
pads worn
rear arm bushes starting to seperate
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust mounts splitting
oil leak
pads worn
rear arm bushes starting to seperate
HC high
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
corrosion sills
oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
HC high
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
air leak at engine
corrosion sills
oil leaks
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E123 OFX is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 E123 OFX, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E123 OFX registered?
E123 OFX is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 January 1988.
Is E123 OFX safe to buy?
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