MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT
REAR DIFF NOISY WHEN ROTATING
VARIOUS DUST COVER PERISHED ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front BRAKE DUST COVER CORRODED
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
REAR DIFF SLIGHTLY NOISY WHEN ROTATING WHEELS
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front brake backplate corroded
Nearside Front brake binding
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
general chassis corrosion
Exhaust System Corroded.
General Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.
Exhaust System Corroded.
General Corrosion Across Chassis.
exhaust corroded
front anti roll bar link rubbers perished
front bottom ball joint dust covers in poor condition
front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
oil leak engine area
osf brake disc dust cover corroded and in poor condition
rear springs rusty
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose x2. (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear wheel bearings noisy
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
free play inner rack o/s
o/s and n/s rear inner arch corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
free play inner rack o/s
o/s and n/s rear inner arch corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
small hole in n/s front floor near seat mounting
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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E351 DWC is a 1988 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 E351 DWC, 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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E351 DWC is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 May 1988.
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