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GBH 446T

1979 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,764 mi
Last recorded195,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 446T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 195,764 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

nearside wiper arm bent

offside front ati roll bar bottom rubbers slight wear

slight tyre wear offside rear

Pass 9 Jun 2008 195,342 miles

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

slight bounce in front susspenion

slight play to inner steering rack ends an d in column to rack shaft !!

Pass 25 Jun 2007 192,961 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 192,961 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 187,802 miles

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

slight play in offside inner steering arm to rack

wipers becoming poor

Pass 14 Jun 2005 188,490 miles

battery insecure

nearside headlamp output reduced becoming poor !

slight exhaust leak at joints in system !

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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GBH 446T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBH 446T, 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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What year was GBH 446T registered?

GBH 446T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 May 1979.

Is GBH 446T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBH 446T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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