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GEH 967N

1975 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,892 mi
Last recorded55,892 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEH 967N
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 55,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,826 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes corroded

front registration plate damaged

passenger door mirror missing

reduced damping effect on all four shock absorbers

servo corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,950 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 48,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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GEH 967N is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 GEH 967N, 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 51 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEH 967N registered?

GEH 967N is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 January 1975.

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