MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes to center rear axel (3.6.B.4d)
Coolant leak front of engine ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
whole underside of vehicle coverd in wax oil
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/80/14 (4.1.A.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes to center rear axel (3.6.B.4d)
Coolant leak front of engine ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked across the whole tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
whole underside of vehicle coverd in wax oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak gearbox ()
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubbers (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak gearbox ()
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pin clip (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres worn unevenly
rear brakes noisy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres worn unevenly
rear brakes noisy
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
washers could be better
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust blowing slightly
some play in steering rack
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front tyres worn unevenly
front tyres worn unevenly
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
wipers could be better
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
wipers could be better
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
wipers could be better
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F179 BJK is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F179 BJK, 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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F179 BJK is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 March 1989.
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