MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake pads close to limit
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake pads close to limit
front brake discs lipped slightly
rear brake discs lipped slightly
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front brake discs lipped slightly
rear brake discs lipped slightly
rear number plate deteriorating
n/s wiper blade split
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust boot split
n/s/f outer cv boot perishing
o/s/f indicator lense broken colour ok
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s wiper blade split
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust boot split
n/s/f outer cv boot perishing
n/s/f tyre getting low on tread depth
o/s/f indicator lense broken colour ok
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Both sides front inner brake pads running low thikness unable to take measurement.
Both sides rear indicators start to show white colour.
Minor play was indicated at the nearside front wheel bearing.
Offside rear tyre worn unevenly in to my opinion aligment is required.
Unable to make full assesment of the steering and braking system under the bonet due to engine covers fitted.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S294 SMJ is a 1998 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 85,568 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 S294 SMJ, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S294 SMJ is a 1998 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S294 SMJ safe to buy?
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