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Y411 WDS

2001 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo 24080,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 WDS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,274 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,143 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre is perishing/cracking

slight brake judder to both rear brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre is perishing/cracking

slight brake judder to both rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 65,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,474 miles

Nerside front tyre deteriorated and cracked

Offside front tyre deteriorated and cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nerside front tyre deteriorated and cracked

Offside front tyre deteriorated and cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,444 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,026 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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Y411 WDS is a 2001 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y411 WDS, 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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Y411 WDS is a 2001 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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