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ELJ 545V

1979 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,875 mi
Last recorded56,875 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 545V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,875 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,875 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting spare wheel well has multiple holes. (marked) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole in spare wheel well. (marked) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,804 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 56,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,418 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,708 miles

All four tyres have cracks in the tread and sidewalls

Both rear wheel inner rear arches corroded

Nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,708 miles

All four tyres have cracks in the tread and sidewalls

Both rear wheel inner rear arches corroded

Nearside rear sill corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,593 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,499 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 53,342 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,342 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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ELJ 545V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ELJ 545V, 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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ELJ 545V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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