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VYV 327S

1978 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,858 mi
Last recorded32,858 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYV 327S
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,858 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,858 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front registration plate starting to delaminate

offside and nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Jul 2009 32,858 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate starting to delaminate

offside and nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

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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VYV 327S is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYV 327S, 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 VYV 327S registered?

VYV 327S is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 May 1978.

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