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RY03 OFL

2003 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,534 mi
Last recorded85,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OFL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,534 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 85,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2013 71,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,631 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,219 miles

Small cut in NSF outer tyre wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,012 miles

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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RY03 OFL is a 2003 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 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 RY03 OFL, 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 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 OFL registered?

RY03 OFL is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is RY03 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 OFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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