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AVT 313S

1978 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVT 313S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 89,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,584 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AVT 313S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 AVT 313S, 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 48 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVT 313S?

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What year was AVT 313S registered?

AVT 313S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is AVT 313S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVT 313S shows 6 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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