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AFN 135V

1980 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 135V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 150,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,336 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2016 150,524 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

front tyres deteriorated and cracking

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jun 2015 149,385 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Feb 2014 149,313 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 149,304 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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AFN 135V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 AFN 135V, 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 46 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 AFN 135V registered?

AFN 135V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 February 1980.

Is AFN 135V safe to buy?

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