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DG05 TNX

2005 Volvo 240

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,325 mi
Last recorded202,325 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo 240104,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TNX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 202,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 183,206 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play s lightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2016 162,208 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 158,530 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 151,705 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 151,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 137,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 116,042 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

offside front corner lamp inop

Fail 16 Mar 2012 116,037 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

offside front corner lamp inop

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 76,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,028 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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DG05 TNX is a 2005 Volvo 240 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 104,340 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 DG05 TNX, 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 21 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG05 TNX registered?

DG05 TNX is a 2005 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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