MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front propshaft u/j in poor condition
n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing advanced corosion
n/s front headlight poor pattern
o/s rear sill to floor showing advanced corosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s o/s rear inner wheel arches showing advanced corrosion
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TRX 980S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 TRX 980S, 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 48 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TRX 980S registered?
TRX 980S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 March 1978.
Is TRX 980S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TRX 980S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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