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BCG 918R

1977 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,421 mi
Last recorded49,421 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 918R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,292 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake slightly sticking

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion offside and nearside rear wheel arches

minor exhaust leak centre silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tracking required

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,837 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,556 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge.

OSR tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight oil leak from rear diff and gearbox sump pan.

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,226 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear and nearside front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

slight leak from centre silencer

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play from offside rack joint

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,411 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 37,411 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 31,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,599 miles

RADIATOR STAINNED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 15 Sep 2005 29,599 miles

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

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

RADIATOR STAINNED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

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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BCG 918R is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BCG 918R, 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.

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What year was BCG 918R registered?

BCG 918R is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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