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KGV 719P

1975 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,715 mi
Last recorded28,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 719P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,544 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Nov 2016 27,544 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding

both rear tyres starting to crack

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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KGV 719P is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KGV 719P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGV 719P registered?

KGV 719P is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 August 1975.

Is KGV 719P safe to buy?

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