MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no plate damaged
nearside front brake hose ferules corroded
nearside rear brake hose ferule rusty
offside and nearside front chassis ends corroded
offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded
offside and nearside headlamp reflectors deteriorating
offside ande nearside rear suspension bump stops corroded
rear suspension rusty
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front no plate damaged
nearside front brake hose ferules corroded
nearside rear brake hose ferule rusty
offside and nearside front chassis ends corroded
offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded
offside and nearside headlamp reflectors deteriorating
offside ande nearside rear suspension bump stops corroded
rear suspension rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f sill corroded but outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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E125 RAF is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E125 RAF, 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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E125 RAF is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 February 1988.
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