MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,843 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear wheel arches corroded
damp around power steering rack
slight corrosion to o\s\f floor
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas rack (2.1.5 (a))
slight corrosion to both rear trailing arms
slight corrosion to inner and outer sills both sides
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
slight corrosion to both rear trailing arms
slight corrosion to both sides inner and outer sills
Engine misting of oil
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underside corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Emissions failed (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Engine misting of oil
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underside corroded
Gearbox has a oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Gearbox has a oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brakes backing plates corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both sides front brakes backing plates corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both sides front brakes backing plates corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Light play within steering rack track rods
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Light play within steering rack track rods
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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F137 EWY is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1989 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 138,264 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 F137 EWY, 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 37 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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F137 EWY is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 May 1989.
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