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ELB 864T

1979 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,693 mi
Last recorded193,693 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 864T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 193,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

heavily under sealed

under body corrosion in places

Pass 28 Apr 2021 193,126 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded all round

Heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under body corrosion in places

Fail 14 Apr 2021 193,075 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes slightly corroded all round

Heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 30 Mar 2020 192,166 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under body corrosion in places

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2019 191,176 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body corrosion in places

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Apr 2018 189,710 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion in places

Under body heavily under sealed

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 188,668 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 24 Apr 2017 188,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,069 miles

play in n/s steering rack end

underbody corrosion

extensive use of underseal on underbody

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

Offside rear floor corroding

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 185,731 miles

Oil leak

extensive use of underseal on under boby

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 184,677 miles

Oil leak

extensive use of underseal used on underbody.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 182,387 miles

Oil leak

extensive use of underseal used on vehicle.

underbody and body corrosion.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 180,562 miles

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

extensive welding repairs carried out.

underbody and body corrosion in places.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 177,834 miles

body work in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2011 177,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 174,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 171,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 171,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 168,376 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 164,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 160,249 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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ELB 864T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ELB 864T, 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 ELB 864T registered?

ELB 864T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 February 1979.

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