MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear trailing arm repaired.
front tyres different size to rear tyres
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front tyres different size to rear tyres
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XYJ 114T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XYJ 114T, 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 XYJ 114T registered?
XYJ 114T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is XYJ 114T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XYJ 114T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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