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AHX 871T

1979 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,947 mi
Last recorded100,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHX 871T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 100,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front of o/s chassis leg corroded n/s & o/s floors to sill joints getting weak

n/s rear seat belt awkward to pull out

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front of o/s chassis leg corroded n/s & o/s floors to sill joints getting weak

n/s rear seat belt awkward to pull out

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 100,784 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

o/s end of radiator support cross member corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 100,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate fading

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

o/s end of radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

number plates poor

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2008 100,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

number plates poor

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 99,463 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 90,785 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 90,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AHX 871T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AHX 871T, 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 AHX 871T registered?

AHX 871T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 March 1979.

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