MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavily under sealed
under body corrosion in places
Brake pipes slightly corroded all round
Heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion in places
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipes slightly corroded all round
Heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion in places
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion in places
Under body heavily under sealed
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion in places
under body heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Under body corrosion in places
Under body heavily under sealed
rear seats removed
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Underbody corrosion in places
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Underbody corrosion in places
play in n/s steering rack end
underbody corrosion
extensive use of underseal on underbody
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear floor corroding
engine oil leak
Oil leak
extensive use of underseal on under boby
under body corrosion
Oil leak
extensive use of underseal used on underbody.
underbody corrosion in places.
Oil leak
extensive use of underseal used on vehicle.
underbody and body corrosion.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
extensive welding repairs carried out.
underbody and body corrosion in places.
body work in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELB 864T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ELB 864T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ELB 864T registered?
ELB 864T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 February 1979.
Is ELB 864T safe to buy?
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