MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
drivers seat back rest slightly insecure.
n/s half shaft slightly rough.
slight play in steering rack.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
drivers seat back rest slightly insecure.
n/s half shaft slightly rough.
slight play in steering rack.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
movment in both front seat backrests.
movment in steering rack.
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.
n/s rear tyre worn on edges.
n/s wing mirror cracked.
o/s wing mirror slight colour distoration.
rear chassis rail corroded.
Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
movment in both front seat backrests.
movment in steering rack.
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.
n/s rear tyre worn on edges.
n/s wing mirror cracked.
o/s wing mirror slight colour distoration.
rear chassis rail corroded.
20 spots of corrosion see block plan
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
20 spots of corrosion see block plan
22 spots of corrosion
play in os steering inner end
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)
22 spots of corrosion
play in os steering inner end
OSF BUMPER LOSE.NSR TIE ROD LOSE .CORROSION IN NSF RADIAS ARM .INBALANCE NO FRONT BRAKES
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F147 RBP is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 F147 RBP, 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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F147 RBP is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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