MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both sides rear valance signs of corrotion
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Both sides rear valance signs of corrotion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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FFJ 878V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 FFJ 878V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FFJ 878V registered?
FFJ 878V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 August 1979.
Is FFJ 878V safe to buy?
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