MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both offside and nearside rear suspension arms heavily corroded.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both offside and nearside rear suspension arms heavily corroded.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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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.
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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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