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689 RBH

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,899 mi
Last recorded34,899 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration689 RBH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 May 2012 34,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,696 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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689 RBH is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 689 RBH, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 689 RBH registered?

689 RBH is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 June 1981.

Is 689 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 689 RBH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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