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NG08 AHJ

2008 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,189 mi
Last recorded154,189 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 AHJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 154,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,826 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 139,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 133,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 127,808 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 127,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 124,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 117,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 111,709 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 111,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 106,085 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 93,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 90,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 10 May 2011 72,192 miles

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/f outer side light inop

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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NG08 AHJ is a 2008 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NG08 AHJ, 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 18 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NG08 AHJ is a 2008 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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