MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Slight play in nearside track rod end
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E579 AFG is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 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 E579 AFG, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E579 AFG registered?
E579 AFG is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 September 1987.
Is E579 AFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E579 AFG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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