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GKR 464V

1980 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKR 464V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,720 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 120,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 118,967 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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GKR 464V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 GKR 464V, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKR 464V registered?

GKR 464V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is GKR 464V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKR 464V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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