MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
exhaust hitting rear floor
nearside rear of vehicle corroded but not in prescribed area
Propshaft component defective
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear seatbelts removed
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear caliper corroded
Propshaft component defective
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front door pillar corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KRV 268Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 KRV 268Y, 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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KRV 268Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 September 1982.
Is KRV 268Y safe to buy?
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