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ATR 15V

1980 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,428 mi
Last recorded58,428 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 15V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,856 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,907 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,141 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,439 miles

nearside rear seatbelt pulls out only when operated very slowly

offside and nearside rear seatbelts only retract with assistance

Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,434 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear seatbelt pulls out only when operated very slowly

offside and nearside rear seatbelts only retract with assistance

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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ATR 15V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ATR 15V, 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 ATR 15V registered?

ATR 15V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is ATR 15V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATR 15V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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