MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
center exahust slight blow at join
rear exhaust rubber poor condition
slight oil leak
slight play both front inner rack joints
front and rear dics poor
oil leak
rear tyre geting low and peresheing
slight blow rear exhaust
slight play both front wheel bearings
slight play n/s front inner rack joint
slight play o/s rear wheel bearing
slight shock leak n/s rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front exhaust down pipe is poor condition...front brakes show an im balance...n/s/f lower effort....
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight wear noted to front anti roll bar bushes
Front exhaust pipe leaking very slightly under the heat sheilds...Sounds like the viscous cooling fan is engaged most of the time.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H955 DPX is a 1990 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1990 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 140,536 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 H955 DPX, 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 36 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H955 DPX is a 1990 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H955 DPX safe to buy?
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