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AVA 524V

1979 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVA 524V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 75,191 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,127 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 75,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small tear nsf outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,093 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small tear nsf outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,012 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,212 miles

the o/s/f tyre inner side wall is cut

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,696 miles

o/s/f tyre is a bit perished and has cut on inside side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,016 miles

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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AVA 524V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AVA 524V, 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 AVA 524V registered?

AVA 524V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 August 1979.

Is AVA 524V safe to buy?

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