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UYO 404S

1978 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

261,749 mi
Last recorded261,749 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYO 404S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 261,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

ns outer sill is corroding

nsf chassis is corroding

osr inner sill is corroding

osr inner wheel arch is corroding

both engine mounts are broken

Pass 12 Sep 2011 260,622 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 260,622 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 258,710 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 258,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 256,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 256,662 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp aim is low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 252,492 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 252,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 247,287 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 247,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 240,422 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 240,422 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules very rusty

front and rear suspension arms very rusty

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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UYO 404S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 UYO 404S, 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 UYO 404S registered?

UYO 404S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1978.

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