MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate characters fuzzy
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate characters fuzzy
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear lap belt not fitted
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear lap belt not fitted
Oil leak
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPK 685Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 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 XPK 685Y, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XPK 685Y registered?
XPK 685Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1983.
Is XPK 685Y safe to buy?
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