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HGS 543N

1975 Volvo 240

Orange Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 543N
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,909 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 76,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing unevenly 195/65/15

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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HGS 543N is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Orange with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HGS 543N, 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 HGS 543N registered?

HGS 543N is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is HGS 543N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGS 543N 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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