MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leaks,screw in o/s/f tyre,all front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,n/s/r tyre worn down to limits.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leaks,screw in o/s/f tyre,all front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,n/s/r tyre worn down to limits.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
offside rear and offside front brake discs slightly scored
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F527 SHT is a 1989 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F527 SHT, 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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What year was F527 SHT registered?
F527 SHT is a 1989 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1989.
Is F527 SHT safe to buy?
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