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YY04 CHK

2004 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,084 mi
Last recorded154,084 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo 240107,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 CHK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,084 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 153,757 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (borderline) (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

aftermarket led side/reg lamps and hid kit fitted

headlamp washers not working

nearside rear brake slow to respond (borderline)

nearside rear brake slow to respond (borderline)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 148,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 145,303 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 129,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,751 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 128,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,166 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside handbrake low effort

nearside headlamp just in aim

Fail 26 Mar 2011 105,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside handbrake low effort

nearside headlamp just in aim

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headside headlamp slightly high

Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headside headlamp slightly high

Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear link rod worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,955 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear link rod worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,050 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YY04 CHK is a 2004 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 YY04 CHK, 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 22 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY04 CHK is a 2004 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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