MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1st emissions test falied put through 2nd test and passed
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1st emissions test falied put through 2nd test and passed
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F278 PPD is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 F278 PPD, 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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F278 PPD is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 February 1989.
Is F278 PPD safe to buy?
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