MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ns outer sill is corroding
nsf chassis is corroding
osr inner sill is corroding
osr inner wheel arch is corroding
both engine mounts are broken
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
headlamp aim is low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake hose ferrules very rusty
front and rear suspension arms very rusty
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UYO 404S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 UYO 404S, 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 UYO 404S registered?
UYO 404S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1978.
Is UYO 404S safe to buy?
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