MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear road springs corroding
front antiroll bar bushes perishing
rear suspension bushes perishing
screen washer pipe leaking
slight play in steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear road spings coroding
engine oil leaks
front antiroll bar bushes perishing
rear suspension bushes perishing
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear road spings coroding
engine oil leaks
front antiroll bar bushes perishing
rear suspension bushes perishing
slight play in both front hub bearings
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MYJ 535W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 MYJ 535W, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MYJ 535W registered?
MYJ 535W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 March 1981.
Is MYJ 535W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MYJ 535W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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