MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Propshaft component defective
Rear exhaust mounts perished, not excessive at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Propshaft component defective
Rear exhaust mounts perished, not excessive at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Some corrosion of offside front and rear floor sections
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.
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KUD 296S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 KUD 296S, 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 48 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KUD 296S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1978.
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