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USW 24T

1979 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Volvo 240100,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSW 24T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 128,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 128,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 128,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 127,230 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 127,176 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

engine is leaking oil very badley plus vehicle is badley corroded throughout

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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USW 24T is a 1979 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 USW 24T, 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

How do I check the history of USW 24T?

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What year was USW 24T registered?

USW 24T is a 1979 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is USW 24T safe to buy?

The MOT history for USW 24T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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