MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel cap seal slightly cracking
fuel cap seal slightly cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
battery not completely secure
rear number plate is slightly discoloured
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery not completely secure
rear number plate is slightly discoloured
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
very slight front brake inbalance
very slight play in n/s/f balljoint
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PAA 970T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 PAA 970T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PAA 970T registered?
PAA 970T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1979.
Is PAA 970T safe to buy?
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