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CML 583V

1979 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCML 583V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,890 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,128 miles

slight brake bind on all brakes

slight play in n/s steering arm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mounts perished/split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 86,737 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,604 miles

o/s/f brake sligthly binding

Pass 11 May 2006 86,544 miles

o/s/f and rear brake binding

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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CML 583V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CML 583V, 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 CML 583V registered?

CML 583V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is CML 583V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CML 583V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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