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UJH 265S

1978 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,062 mi
Last recorded227,062 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJH 265S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 227,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 220,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 213,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 207,979 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 207,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 201,340 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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UJH 265S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJH 265S, 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.

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What year was UJH 265S registered?

UJH 265S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is UJH 265S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJH 265S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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