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GDD 200V

1979 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 200V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,943 miles

Nearside Lift in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,943 miles

Fluid around brake light switch , no leak found

Pedal travel more than normal for type of car

Slight drag in both front &n/s/r wheels

Small surface cracks in all tyre sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,943 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Petrol cap seal in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2009 95,867 miles

Slight drag on both ns wheels

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,772 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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GDD 200V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDD 200V, 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 GDD 200V registered?

GDD 200V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GDD 200V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDD 200V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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