MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both strut top bushes are deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen cracked n/s
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
windscreen cracked n/s
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
battery insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
battery insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight crack to near side of screen lower corner
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight crack to near side of screen lower corner
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OOU 870Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 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 OOU 870Y, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OOU 870Y registered?
OOU 870Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 June 1983.
Is OOU 870Y safe to buy?
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