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XHM 288T

1978 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

330,481 mi
Last recorded330,481 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHM 288T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 330,481 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 330,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 329,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 329,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 325,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

both outer sills corodded

chip in front windscreen

n/s/r shock absorber has slight corossion

o/s rear shock absorber has slight corossion

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2015 325,048 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

both outer sills corodded

chip in front windscreen

n/s/r shock absorber has slight corossion

o/s rear shock absorber has slight corossion

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2014 313,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front struts corroded

both outer sills corroded

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2014 313,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front struts corroded

both outer sills corroded

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2013 300,984 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside mid floor corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 287,556 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 287,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 274,807 miles

N/s/rear wing position light out

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 264,067 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 250,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 239,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 225,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 214,510 miles

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

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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XHM 288T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,630 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XHM 288T, 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 XHM 288T registered?

XHM 288T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 August 1978.

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