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ECG 241W

1980 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,492 mi
Last recorded135,492 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 241W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,492 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,997 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion at rear of car

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight binding of offside rear brake

Slight oil leak from around rear of engine.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 120,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,380 miles

Oil leak

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 22 Apr 2013 119,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Oil leak

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 4 May 2012 119,065 miles

All front flexi brake hoses beginning to perish

Front wiper beginning to smear

Petrol cap seal beginning to perish

Slight oil weap from engine

Slight play in top of steering column

Fail 2 May 2012 119,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front flexi brake hoses beginning to perish

Front wiper beginning to smear

Petrol cap seal beginning to perish

Rear axel stabalising bar bushes beginning to perish

Slight oil weap from engine

Slight play in top of steering column

Slight surface corrossion on both rear sills / front of wheel arch

Pass 10 May 2011 118,648 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

high unev3n reading on rear brakes on roller brake tester

oil leak repaired on test

wiper blade connectorsfittings worn

Fail 10 May 2011 118,648 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

high unev3n reading on rear brakes on roller brake tester

oil leak repaired on test

wiper blade connectorsfittings worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,418 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 118,217 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 118,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both floor panels have been repaired by welding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r inner sill has been repaired by welding

rust forming on o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 19 May 2008 117,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 117,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body repair to boot floor

n/s/r door rusty

previous welding repair to n/s/r inner wheel arch

rust forming in o/s/r wheel arch

welding repairs to floor pan

Pass 14 May 2007 117,689 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 117,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

body repair made to n/s/r of underbody

corrosion to boot floor area

discolouration to rear number plate

oil leak from rear diff area

slight play to o/s steering rack

Pass 8 May 2006 117,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 117,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

reverse lights not working some wear steering rack n/s/rear bump stop missing

welding carried throughout body

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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ECG 241W is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 ECG 241W, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ECG 241W is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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