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EHO 845S

1977 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,713 mi
Last recorded10,713 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHO 845S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 10,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner wheel arch areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bumper mount to inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 10,713 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Brake imbalance 53% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper mounting to inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner wheel arch areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 10,713 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 10,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished

both rear sills and arches heavy corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/r boot floor heavy corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,713 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished

both rear sills and arches heavy corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/r boot floor heavy corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 10,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f marker light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2012 10,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f marker light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2009 10,713 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2009 10,713 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion started o/s/r outer sill

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 10,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion started o/s/r outer sill

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,713 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 10,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 10,713 miles

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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EHO 845S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 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 EHO 845S, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHO 845S registered?

EHO 845S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 November 1977.

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