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V109 EEY

1999 Volvo 240

Green Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,978 mi
Last recorded133,978 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 EEY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 133,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,590 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 124,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,129 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 82,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 71,301 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 71,301 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,855 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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V109 EEY is a 1999 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V109 EEY, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V109 EEY registered?

V109 EEY is a 1999 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V109 EEY safe to buy?

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