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XTB 158T

1978 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Volvo 24088,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTB 158T
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,022 miles

Brake servo corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed and slightly stretched. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear diff has a slight oil leak.

Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm. ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 40,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged Metal brake pipe kinked at brake master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff has a slight oil leak.

Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm. ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 40,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO is too high. (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested Not tested due to excessive brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box is badly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed and slightly stretched. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear diff has a slight oil leak.

Spare tyre defective Tread is below 1.6mm. ()

Pass 17 May 2008 39,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Fail 14 May 2008 39,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack

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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XTB 158T is a 1978 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 XTB 158T, 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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XTB 158T is a 1978 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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