MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both front strut casings corroded
o/s/f wishbone arm corroded
surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both front strut casings corroded
o/s floor area corroded not within prescribed areas
o/s/f wishbone arm corroded
surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight diff oil leak
slight gearbox oil leak
slight play in o/s/ inner rack joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight diff oil leak
slight gearbox oil leak
slight play in o/s/ inner rack joint
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure
clutch pedal rubber missing
Battery insecure
battery insecure
movement in steering column just legal
play in offside steering rack just legal
security of nearside front indicator just legal
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
battery insecure
both rear lower wings badly corroded
movement in steering column just legal
play in offside of steering rack just legal
security of nearside front indicator just legal
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPX 714T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 UPX 714T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UPX 714T registered?
UPX 714T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 January 1979.
Is UPX 714T safe to buy?
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