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ORD 412R

1977 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

162,542 mi
Last recorded162,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORD 412R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2008 162,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Lot of body corrosion

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 160,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 160,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

C/O reading very close to limit

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/S of boot floor very corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in N/S/F & O/S/F wings & rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Jan 2006 160,521 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 160,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Moderate fraying to front seat belts. † †Headlights only just within tolerance. † †Front brake hoses moderately perished. † †Surface corrosion around rear spring to chassis mounts.

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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ORD 412R is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 ORD 412R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORD 412R registered?

ORD 412R is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 January 1977.

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