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LCG 796T

1978 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

282,551 mi
Last recorded282,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 796T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 282,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 281,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 281,314 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 279,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 278,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 277,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front ball joint boots split

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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LCG 796T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 LCG 796T, 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 48 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 LCG 796T registered?

LCG 796T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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