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PYN 710R

1976 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,787 mi
Last recorded102,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 Volvo 24089,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYN 710R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 102,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,681 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 102,575 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 102,575 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 102,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 102,219 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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PYN 710R is a 1976 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PYN 710R, 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 PYN 710R registered?

PYN 710R is a 1976 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is PYN 710R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYN 710R 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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