MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight play in nearside front tie rod
Slight play in offside front tie rod
Nearside Front brake binding)(attention recommended
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
movement in both steering rack tie rod inner joints
power steering and alternator belt require attention
slight wear in steering rack
slight wear in steering rack
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight free play into steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power steering belt would benefit from attention
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
unable to see rear brake pad thickness
rear service brakes slightly out of balance offside poor
slight deterioration in rear suspension bushes generally
unable to see rear brake pad thickness clearly
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear service brakes slightly out of balance offside poor
slight deterioration in rear suspension bushes generally
unable to see rear brake pad thickness clearly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advanced corrosion in nearside rear inner arch around seat belt mounting point
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPE 198X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 UPE 198X, 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 44 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UPE 198X registered?
UPE 198X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 June 1982.
Is UPE 198X safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPE 198X shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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