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CMM 262V

1979 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMM 262V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,740 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 89,740 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,278 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,474 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,650 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering rack slight leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 88,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,606 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,298 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 88,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CMM 262V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CMM 262V, 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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What year was CMM 262V registered?

CMM 262V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 August 1979.

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