MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake hoses slightly perished
offside rear slight body damage
rear brake hose end slightly corroded
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake hoses slightly perished
offside rear slight body damage
rear brake hose end slightly corroded
advise play in n/s of steering rack
advise play in rear tramp bar bushs above rear axle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise play in n/s of steering rack
advise play in rear tramp bar bushs above rear axle
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear axle mounting bushes in poor condition
front brake disc,s very worn
some corrosion to offside floor
some play in steering rack
Battery insecure
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear bump stops missing
slight damage to offside front indicator lens and offside rear lamp lens
some corrosion to nearside inner sill
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear bump stops missing
slight damage to offside front indicator lens and offside rear lamp lens
some corrosion to nearside inner sill front floor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear bump stops missing
slight damage to offside rear seat belt & cover missing from centre seat belt chatch
slight movement in nearside steering rack knuckle
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear bump stops missing
slight damage to offside rear seat belt & cover missing from centre rear seat belt chatch
slight movement in nearside steering rack knuckle
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K172 LYA is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 K172 LYA, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K172 LYA is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1993.
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