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CUJ 328T

1979 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,574 mi
Last recorded92,574 miles
Recorded on28 May 2005
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUJ 328T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2005 92,574 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 92,574 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CUJ 328T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CUJ 328T, 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 CUJ 328T registered?

CUJ 328T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is CUJ 328T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUJ 328T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CUJ 328T have outstanding finance?

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