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RTT 153R

1976 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,694 mi
Last recorded43,694 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 Volvo 24089,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 153R
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,694 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre VERY perished and split

Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight cracking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of out sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of out sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 41,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 40,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2012 39,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 35,456 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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RTT 153R is a 1976 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RTT 153R, 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 RTT 153R registered?

RTT 153R is a 1976 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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