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CRM 984T

1979 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,820 mi
Last recorded132,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRM 984T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,781 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 131,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,253 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 120,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 112,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 91,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 91,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CRM 984T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CRM 984T, 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 CRM 984T registered?

CRM 984T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 May 1979.

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