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AUE 855S

1977 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,502 mi
Last recorded60,502 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 855S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,335 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2007 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,416 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 59,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AUE 855S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUE 855S, 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 49 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 AUE 855S registered?

AUE 855S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 October 1977.

Is AUE 855S safe to buy?

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