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UNT 439S

1977 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,677 mi
Last recorded142,677 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 439S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 142,677 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 142,677 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 142,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 142,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 142,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 142,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 142,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 142,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 142,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 142,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 142,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 142,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 142,673 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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UNT 439S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 93,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNT 439S, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UNT 439S registered?

UNT 439S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is UNT 439S safe to buy?

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