MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H217 YYM is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 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 H217 YYM, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H217 YYM registered?
H217 YYM is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1991.
Is H217 YYM safe to buy?
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