MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Lot of body corrosion
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
C/O reading very close to limit
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
N/S of boot floor very corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion in N/S/F & O/S/F wings & rear wheel arches
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Moderate fraying to front seat belts. † †Headlights only just within tolerance. † †Front brake hoses moderately perished. † †Surface corrosion around rear spring to chassis mounts.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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ORD 412R is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 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 ORD 412R, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ORD 412R registered?
ORD 412R is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 January 1977.
Is ORD 412R safe to buy?
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