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HN51 SYJ

2001 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,351 mi
Last recorded111,351 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo 24080,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 SYJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,351 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,351 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 107,939 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,739 miles

front wishbone bushes split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 100,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wishbone bushes split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,870 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,870 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s cv boot has pin hole

o/s/f brake hose perished

runflat tyre fitted to n/s/r

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake high

Fail 14 May 2009 90,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 84,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 73,101 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check tracking

n/side rear tyre wall slightly cut

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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HN51 SYJ is a 2001 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 80,800 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 HN51 SYJ, 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 25 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN51 SYJ is a 2001 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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