MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pump hoses perishing (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside corrosion hole in side lower seal
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion hole out side prescribed area
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Fuel hose corroded Fuel pump hoses (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
spots of corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
spots of corrosion on underside of vehicle
Boot struts are very weak
Both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid and are quite deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
The centre propshaft rubber mounting is very soft
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Boot struts are very weak
Both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid and are quite deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
The centre propshaft rubber mounting is very soft
Corrsion around the nearside sill area
Corrsion around the offside sill area
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrsion around the nearside sill area
Corrsion around the offside sill area
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front steering rack gator starting to perrish
slight bind on both front wheels
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front wiper split
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front wiper split
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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KOT 546Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 KOT 546Y, 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 44 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KOT 546Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 September 1982.
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