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TDK 576S

1978 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,574 mi
Last recorded221,574 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 576S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 221,574 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 218,525 miles

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

steering column uj worn

underside of vehicle corroded full length

Pass 16 Oct 2010 218,525 miles

steering column uj worn

underside of vehicle corroded full length

Pass 14 Sep 2009 214,485 miles

slight corrosion underside of vehicle full length

Pass 23 Aug 2008 209,537 miles

slight play o/s rack+pinion

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2007 207,173 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bothsides front tyres outer side walls starting to split and perish

genral underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 31 Jul 2006 205,486 miles

underside of vehicle rusty full length

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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TDK 576S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TDK 576S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDK 576S registered?

TDK 576S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is TDK 576S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 576S shows 7 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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