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UEE 886T

1979 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEE 886T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 145,356 miles

centre exhaust repaired

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2018 145,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 145,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 144,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

Pass 21 Jan 2016 142,655 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 142,646 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 141,013 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 138,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 138,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 137,530 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rattle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 136,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 136,092 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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UEE 886T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Beige 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 UEE 886T, 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 UEE 886T registered?

UEE 886T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 June 1979.

Is UEE 886T safe to buy?

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