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HLD 713T

1979 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLD 713T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,152 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,152 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,348 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,343 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,364 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 93,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,755 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,038 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 90,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,068 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,732 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,721 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2008 81,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 81,610 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 79,510 miles

both rear brakes binding very slightly.

Fail 24 May 2006 79,510 miles

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

both rear brakes binding very slightly.

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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HLD 713T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HLD 713T, 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.

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What year was HLD 713T registered?

HLD 713T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is HLD 713T safe to buy?

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