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RAA 772M

1973 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAA 772M
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,878 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,405 miles

Corrosoin to both body seals

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,734 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,734 miles

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

Front and rear chassis legs have some heavey surface corrosion

Offside outer sill damaged and has some surface corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RAA 772M is a 1973 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAA 772M, 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 53 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAA 772M registered?

RAA 772M is a 1973 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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