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N993 CBW

1995 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,963 mi
Last recorded191,963 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 191,963 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 191,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 186,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r suspension bump stop insecure

o.s.r brake anti rattle shim insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 180,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 180,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 174,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2008 169,476 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 169,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 165,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 162,106 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 162,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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N993 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N993 CBW, 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 31 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N993 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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