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HV03 FCF

2003 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 FCF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,560 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 104,425 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly fluctuating

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly touching the disc

Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,412 miles

nearside rear wheel slight distortion on inner rim

rear brake discs poor

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,412 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slight distortion on inner rim

rear brake discs poor

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,100 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slight damage

slight play in boyh steering rack ends inner ball joints

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,924 miles

slight play in steering rack

long handbrake travel

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,578 miles

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

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

front brake pads 3mm

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

rear brake pads 2mm

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,313 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush detoriating

offside front anti roll bar lower rubber poor fitting

offside front lower suspensioin arm front bush detoriating

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arms front bushes wearing

front discs worn

long hand brake travel

rear brake discs in poor condtion corroded

slight play in steering rack on offside rack end ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,209 miles

front brake pads 3mm

slight play in steering rack on both inner ball joints

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,045 miles

front discs slight wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,470 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,013 miles

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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HV03 FCF is a 2003 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 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 HV03 FCF, 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 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HV03 FCF is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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