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GUK 237W

1980 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,202 mi
Last recorded48,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 237W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,202 miles

offside reversing lamp not working

screen wiper only working on one speed

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

screen wipers only working on one speed

slight play in nearside rack

Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,199 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in rack

wipers only working on one speed

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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GUK 237W is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GUK 237W, 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 GUK 237W registered?

GUK 237W is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is GUK 237W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUK 237W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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