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BOK 882T

1978 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 882T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 109,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2008 108,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 106,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 104,299 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 104,299 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BOK 882T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BOK 882T, 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

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What year was BOK 882T registered?

BOK 882T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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