MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,694 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre VERY perished and split
Nearside Front Tyre slight cracking
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of out sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre slight cracking
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of out sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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RTT 153R is a 1976 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1976 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 89,102 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 RTT 153R, 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 50 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RTT 153R registered?
RTT 153R is a 1976 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 November 1976.
Is RTT 153R safe to buy?
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