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RKT 467S

1978 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKT 467S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 117,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middel box (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable rubber joint just above uj (2.2.C.1d)

center prop mount in poor condition

ignition coil insecure

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center propshaft bearing rubber spliting

Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,573 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center propshaft bearing rubber spliting

Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,563 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 113,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,262 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,242 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,835 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 108,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 102,427 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 102,415 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 98,518 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 98,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,643 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 94,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 91,716 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering coupling (bottom)

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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RKT 467S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 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 RKT 467S, 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 48 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKT 467S registered?

RKT 467S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 May 1978.

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