MOT Status
Mileage
146,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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F854 EPW is a 1998 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1998 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 85,568 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 F854 EPW, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F854 EPW registered?
F854 EPW is a 1998 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 September 1998.
Is F854 EPW safe to buy?
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