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E763 NOT

1996 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,982 mi
Last recorded217,982 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE763 NOT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 217,982 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 217,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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E763 NOT is a 1996 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E763 NOT, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E763 NOT registered?

E763 NOT is a 1996 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is E763 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E763 NOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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