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MNO 26P

1975 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,271 mi
Last recorded89,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNO 26P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,039 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,297 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,297 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,997 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,997 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside sills corroded and holed.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,170 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,170 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,844 miles

Slight corrosion o/s/f jacking point

Fail 23 Jul 2008 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Slight corrosion o/s/f jacking point

Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,363 miles

Slight corrosion offside front jacking point.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 86,363 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f jacking point has very slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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MNO 26P is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MNO 26P, 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 MNO 26P registered?

MNO 26P is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 November 1975.

Is MNO 26P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNO 26P shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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