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R943 NUY

1997 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

273,165 mi
Last recorded273,165 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 240184,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 NUY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 273,165 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 273,115 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake pulls to the top (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases numerous leaks along the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements does not emit a continuose sound (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light cluster damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper/ in front of wheel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light cluster damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/4 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 268,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 264,224 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 264,224 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 256,437 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 244,664 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 244,664 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 243,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 240,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 237,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 237,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 231,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 231,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 225,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 221,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 221,228 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 213,324 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 213,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 204,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 193,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 182,097 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 182,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 158,669 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 158,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 144,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 129,728 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 129,728 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R943 NUY is a 1997 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 184,326 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 R943 NUY, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R943 NUY is a 1997 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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