MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,396 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
tyres x4 age related perrished
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAY 423X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 TAY 423X, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TAY 423X registered?
TAY 423X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is TAY 423X safe to buy?
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