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AEV 115X

1981 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 115X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2006 117,497 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to nearside and offside boot floors

Pass 21 Nov 2005 112,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

both rear brake hose ferrules started to corrode

fuel cap rubber seal started to perish

oil leak

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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AEV 115X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AEV 115X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEV 115X registered?

AEV 115X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is AEV 115X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 115X shows 2 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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