MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,039 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front back plate deteriorated
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front back plate deterioated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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HEX 866V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 HEX 866V, 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 HEX 866V registered?
HEX 866V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is HEX 866V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HEX 866V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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