MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear wheel arches have slight corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear wheel arches have slight corrosion
Corrosion osf floor pan
Nearside Front Passenger seat back slightly loose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion osf floor pan
Nearside Front Passenger seat back slightly loose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front suspension strut lower spring mounts corroded
rear nearside brake binding very slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VJW 72S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 VJW 72S, 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 VJW 72S registered?
VJW 72S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 May 1978.
Is VJW 72S safe to buy?
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