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LME 201P

1976 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,961 mi
Last recorded93,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1976 Volvo 24089,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLME 201P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,839 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,820 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,287 miles

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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LME 201P is a 1976 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 89,102 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 LME 201P, 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 50 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 LME 201P registered?

LME 201P is a 1976 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 February 1976.

Is LME 201P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LME 201P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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