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BOF 60T

1979 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 60T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,998 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in upper shock mount

Rear boot area corroded by light area

Rear suspension corroded through out

Fail 16 Jul 2020 150,965 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner boot area corroded by rear lights

suspension corroded through out

Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 150,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underbody welded and covered with sealant

Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,996 miles

car been standing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 149,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 149,028 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 149,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BOF 60T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOF 60T, 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 BOF 60T registered?

BOF 60T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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