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MEG 862P

1976 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,833 mi
Last recorded117,833 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Volvo 24089,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 862P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,769 miles

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,946 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r rear axle bush deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

Fail 22 Mar 2013 116,359 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r rear axle bush deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

Pass 28 Nov 2011 115,927 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 115,927 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 115,890 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 115,890 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 115,816 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 115,816 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 115,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 115,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 115,789 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MEG 862P is a 1976 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MEG 862P, 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.

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What year was MEG 862P registered?

MEG 862P is a 1976 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1976.

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