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RLV 126T

1979 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLV 126T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,939 miles

Front Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have movement, but not excessive.

Front Both front shock absorbers damp.

Nearside Front inner steering arm joint has slight play

Oil leak

Rear Pads low

Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have movement, but not excessive.

Front Both front shock absorbers damp.

Nearside Front inner steering arm joint has slight play

Oil leak

Rear Pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 164,299 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 162,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 160,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 160,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front mud flaps insucure to wings

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 159,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 158,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 158,178 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 158,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 157,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 156,058 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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RLV 126T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 100,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLV 126T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RLV 126T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1979.

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