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RLY 128R

1977 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 128R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 100,836 miles

Tyre slightly damaged advise all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,770 miles

Off side front tyre showing abnormal wear.

Off side rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,041 miles

advise corrosion appearing both rear outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,695 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,695 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 98,755 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 97,515 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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RLY 128R is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RLY 128R, 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 RLY 128R registered?

RLY 128R is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 February 1977.

Is RLY 128R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLY 128R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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