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HLL 793V

1979 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,177 mi
Last recorded35,177 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLL 793V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,177 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 35,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 33,917 miles

nearside front floor holed but not affecting mot requirment

Fail 6 May 2016 33,895 miles

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

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

nearside front floor holed but not affecting mot requirment

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,708 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,771 miles

prop shaft u/js out of line

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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HLL 793V is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLL 793V, 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 HLL 793V registered?

HLL 793V is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 October 1979.

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