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VYF 4S

1978 Volvo 240

Orange Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

9,593 mi
Last recorded9,593 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYF 4S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 9,593 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 9,593 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 9,514 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front door holed and corroded

all tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2016 9,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2016 9,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind the arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is crackling

Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,474 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre craked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake components corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components corroded

bonnet cable detached

Fail 26 Oct 2015 9,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre craked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake components corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components corroded

bonnet cable detached

Pass 7 Nov 2014 9,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 9,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 9,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 9,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 8,671 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 8,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 7,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres have cracks on side walls

rear suspension components corroded

steering column lower rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,872 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 6,872 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,541 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 6,539 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 6,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 6,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,708 miles

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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VYF 4S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Orange with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VYF 4S, 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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VYF 4S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 May 1978.

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