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CGY 55T

1979 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 55T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 143,260 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside rear wings corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 142,840 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight play in

near side front shock damp with fluid

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front seat belt fluffing

off side rear outer sill corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jun 2008 142,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear shocks soft

near side front washer poor

Fail 27 May 2008 142,348 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear shocks soft

near side front washer poor

Pass 29 May 2007 141,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 141,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 140,079 miles

Brake flulied low

Fuel filler cap seal perishing slighty

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspect rear brake pads low

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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CGY 55T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CGY 55T, 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.

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CGY 55T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 March 1979.

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