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AAF 70T

1979 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAF 70T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 106,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake hose ferrules are corodded slightly

drivers seatbelt retractor is worn slightly

engine has a slight oil leak

rear gearbox mounting bolt is broken

steering rack pinion seal has a slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 106,303 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 106,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

fog light not working

nearside front tyre wall shows slight cracking

offside front tyre shows signs of cracks

offside rear tyre wall showing cracking

slight damage to windscreen in swept zone under 40mm

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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AAF 70T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 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 AAF 70T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAF 70T registered?

AAF 70T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 May 1979.

Is AAF 70T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAF 70T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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