MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion at rear of o/s outer sill not excessive.
Corrosion of n/s and o/s rear suspension arm not excessive.
Play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings not excessive.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion at rear of o/s outer sill not excessive.
Corrosion of n/s and o/s rear suspension arm not excessive.
Play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings not excessive.
Corrosion on both front and both rear suspension arms not excessive.
Deterioration of n/s and o/s headlamp reflector not adversely affecting light output or beam pattern.
Service brake is possibly not receiving maximum vacuum assistance.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Corrosion on both front and both rear suspension arms not excessive.
Deterioration of n/s and o/s headlamp reflector not adversely affecting light output or beam pattern.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight crack/damage to n/s rear indicator lens
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight crack/damage to n/s rear indicator lens
Headlamp reflectors tarnished though emitting enough light to pass test.
Limited life remaining in front brake disc pads.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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E647 LHV is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E647 LHV, 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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E647 LHV is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 November 1987.
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