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YYY 699M

2006 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,961 mi
Last recorded290,961 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 699M
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 290,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 290,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 290,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 290,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 290,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leaking

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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YYY 699M is a 2006 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYY 699M, 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 20 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YYY 699M is a 2006 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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