MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Outer sills slightly corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside washer jet slightly blocked.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear arches and bodywork slightly corroded.
Steering rack ends slightly worn.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
windscreen insecure
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
windscreen insecure
recommend further investigation on front brakes, imbalance at 23% wich meets MOT requirements of 25%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XKH 226X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 XKH 226X, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XKH 226X registered?
XKH 226X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 October 1981.
Is XKH 226X safe to buy?
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