MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front shockabsorbers have slightly reduced dampening
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight condensation in n/s headlight
slight play in lower coloum bush
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
condensation to n/s headlamp
slight corrosion to o/s inner sil to floor pan
slight play in lower steering column
slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing
slight steering rack play n/s and o/s
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack
moderate perishing to both n/s/f brake hoses
slight corrosion to bulkhead underneath brake servo area
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s steering rack
slight play in rear prop shaft u/j
slight condensation in headlights
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTA 148V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FTA 148V, 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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FTA 148V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 September 1979.
Is FTA 148V safe to buy?
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