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GGF 736T

1978 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 736T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,143 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,568 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,496 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear gearbox mount worn

Rear wheel wells corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear gearbox mount worn

Rear wheel wells corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2012 70,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,725 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

play in top of steering column

rear brakes worn

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,592 miles

front tyres 2mm

rear pads worn

slight play steering column

surface rust both rear sills

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,184 miles

front tyres 2mm

rear pads near limit

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,536 miles

brake noise

front tyres worn edges

slight wear nearside rack

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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GGF 736T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 GGF 736T, 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 48 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGF 736T registered?

GGF 736T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 December 1978.

Is GGF 736T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGF 736T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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