MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front lower arms corroded
n/&o/sides corroded
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
Advisory items same as in last test report on Test No. 453668809452 Nov 04th 09 SF
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front lower suspension arms corroded slightly.
fuelo cap seal cracked near limit.
headlamp aims on upper limit.
horn weak but still working ok at time of test.
near side rear sill end badly corrodeing
near side rear wheel arch corroded near to limit.
off side of bulk head under servo corroded slightly.
off side sill corroded slightly.
windscreen damaged in centre within 40mm limit.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chip in centre of windscreen
n/s rear wheel arch & end of door sill badly corroded
exhaust centre box cracked on rear face
front brake hoses slightly cracked
front brake pads low
front tyres worn low on inner edges
n/s rear wheel arch & end of sill corroded
play in o/s & n/s rack ends
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
head lamp reflectors in very poor condition
play in o/s & n/s steering rack ends
rear shock absorbers very bouncy & leaking
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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H148 AYJ is a 1991 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,593 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 H148 AYJ, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H148 AYJ is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1991.
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