I'm pleased.

[volvo always]

On the 7th of November the MOT was due on my 1989 Volvo 240 and being rather busy only got round to getting it welded. I decided to get it welded as the outrigger was holed again and no time to DIY.
The garage cut more rust out and welded in new pieces. I then added more under-seal all over underneath.

Friday at 3pm was the MOT time so your always nervous to see if it will pass. The tester liked the 240 and in his opinion the best model Volvo made.

I was viewing him doing the MOT as I usually do and he tested everything, jacking the front and rear up and checking bushes for play, tyres, bearings, play etc. brake test and emissions etc
It's a nervous time waiting but thankfully it passed with no advisories for the 3rd year

I'm so chuffed with my 240 as being self employed and my only car it gets used a lot and loaded up with tools and materials and it never complains. It's averaged around 10,000 miles a year and now on 228,500 miles.

It certainly is my best car and cheap on insurance for business use at £250 fully comp. So here is hoping for another year of reliable motoring

James


Registration number:


Vehicle make: VOLVO
Vehicle model: 240
Date first used: 1 January 1989
Fuel type: Petrol
Colour: Silver




MOT history of this vehicle

Test date: 4 November 2016
Expiry date: 7 November 2017
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 228,431 miles
MOT test number: 8716 8028 8350
Test date: 4 November 2015
Expiry date: 7 November 2016
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 217,347 miles
MOT test number: 2043 9760 7556
Test date: 3 November 2014
Expiry date: 7 November 2015
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 207,377 miles
MOT test number: 2786 1790 4332
Test date: 6 November 2013
Expiry date: 7 November 2014
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 198,763 miles
MOT test number: 4960 3031 3476
Advisory notice item(s):


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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)


Test date: 8 November 2012
Expiry date: 7 November 2013
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 188,964 miles
MOT test number: 2585 6371 2308
Advisory notice item(s):


Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Test date: 23 June 2009
Expiry date: 30 June 2010
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 159,389 miles
MOT test number: 2801 2457 9424
Advisory notice item(s):


Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Test date: 17 June 2008
Expiry date: 30 June 2009
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 158,958 miles
MOT test number: 1329 1916 8187
Test date: 25 June 2007
Expiry date: 30 June 2008
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 158,083 miles
MOT test number: 1805 4627 7132
Test date: 25 June 2007
Test Result: Fail
Odometer reading: 158,083 miles
MOT test number: 2205 6687 7142
Reason(s) for failure:


Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Test date: 1 July 2006
Expiry date: 30 June 2007
Test Result: Pass
Odometer reading: 15,720 miles
MOT test number: 5833 2258 6103

[stephend]

Excellent! Always nice to get a straight pass.

[Paul240480]

Brill

[rtbcomp]

Lucky you - mine just failed on the 8th.

1) Screen washers - they were OK, the stalk is a bit temperamental and the tester didn't have the knack.

2) Bits of rust for the first time - booked in for welding next week.

3) Rear seat belts missing! The stalks got trapped under the seat cushion and it jammed so I couldn't lift it to get the stalks out.

It's been stood for over 2 years, I was worried the brake calipers might have seized, or something wrong with the electrics.

Got a couple of advisories, brake hoses, tyres but they can wait until summer.

[cam]

Cant beat a fresh mot nice one,cam.

[rtbcomp]

Pity they don't BOGOFs on MOTs, I'd stock up with a few years worth