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BUR 122T

1978 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 122T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,160 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,751 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,223 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,181 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside steering rack gaiter perishing.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight blow from exhuast rear silencer.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,050 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside headlamp lens discolouring.

Offside and nearside steering rack gaiters perishing.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,049 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside headlamp lens discolouring.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 9 May 2014 62,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tail pipe in a very poor condition

o/s stop light inop

Fail 7 May 2014 62,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tail pipe in a very poor condition

o/s stop light inop

Pass 9 May 2013 61,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 61,600 miles

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

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 61,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,884 miles

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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BUR 122T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BUR 122T, 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.

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BUR 122T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 August 1978.

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