MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,620 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Crack in offside mirror glass
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Drivers door mirror glass has a single crack.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in off side steering rack side arm joint.
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Drivers door mirror glass has a single crack.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in off side steering rack side arm joint.
Both front anti roll bar top link rods bushes cracking.
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside mirror cracked butn ot effecting view to rear.
Rear axle tie rod bushes starting to crack and breck up
Both front anti roll bar top link rods bushes cracking.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside mirror cracked butn ot effecting view to rear.
Rear axle tie rod bushes starting to crack and breck up
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
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H166 BGU is a 1991 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H166 BGU, 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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H166 BGU is a 1991 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 February 1991.
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