MOT Status
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131,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower[been taped up] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both[been taped up] (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower[been taped up] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both[been taped up] (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower[been taped up] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both[been taped up] (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
stone chip in o/s head lamp
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
stone chip in o/s head lamp glass
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E814 SYC is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 E814 SYC, 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 E814 SYC registered?
E814 SYC is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E814 SYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E814 SYC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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