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RWL 571T

1979 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,989 mi
Last recorded80,989 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 571T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,989 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,071 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,405 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 60,325 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RWL 571T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWL 571T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWL 571T registered?

RWL 571T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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