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UVF 7S

1977 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1977 Volvo 24093,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVF 7S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 100,532 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 100,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,302 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion hole nearside rear wheelarch/bootfloor

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear bumpstops missing

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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UVF 7S is a 1977 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVF 7S, 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 UVF 7S registered?

UVF 7S is a 1977 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UVF 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVF 7S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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