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UMR 359T

1978 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMR 359T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2016 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2015 37,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 37,506 miles

both offside and nearside rear suspension arms heavily corroded.

Fail 29 May 2014 37,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both offside and nearside rear suspension arms heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,105 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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UMR 359T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UMR 359T, 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 UMR 359T registered?

UMR 359T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is UMR 359T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMR 359T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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