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GLR 147T

1979 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLR 147T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 109,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 108,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 108,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 108,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,713 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 107,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,376 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 107,376 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,830 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 104,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GLR 147T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GLR 147T, 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 GLR 147T registered?

GLR 147T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 June 1979.

Is GLR 147T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLR 147T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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