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BER 270V

1979 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBER 270V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 138,675 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 138,653 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BER 270V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BER 270V, 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 BER 270V registered?

BER 270V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is BER 270V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BER 270V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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