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YD51 XWW

2001 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo 24080,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 XWW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,058 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 113,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,282 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,743 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,262 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 51,262 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,353 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YD51 XWW is a 2001 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YD51 XWW, 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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YD51 XWW is a 2001 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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