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X895 KSD

2001 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo 24080,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 KSD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,806 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 87,806 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 76,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,604 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,369 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 62,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 58,106 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 58,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front side light slightly dim

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,039 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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X895 KSD is a 2001 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 80,800 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 X895 KSD, 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 25 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X895 KSD is a 2001 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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