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F78 UOR

1994 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 240151,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 UOR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 122,717 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan play in nsf track rod end

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 116,820 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 116,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,275 miles

inbalance 0n front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2006 101,285 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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F78 UOR is a 1994 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 151,602 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 F78 UOR, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F78 UOR registered?

F78 UOR is a 1994 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is F78 UOR safe to buy?

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