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NUO 183R

1977 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,715 mi
Last recorded43,715 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUO 183R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,715 miles

battery insecure

offside front seat belt webbing fluffy

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,573 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,480 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 43,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,974 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 42,974 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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NUO 183R is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 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 NUO 183R, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUO 183R registered?

NUO 183R is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 June 1977.

Is NUO 183R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUO 183R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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