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BHY 544V

1980 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 544V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 124,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

n/s steering rack slight play

Fail 29 May 2009 124,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2007 119,887 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 119,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 119,335 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 119,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BHY 544V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BHY 544V, 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 BHY 544V registered?

BHY 544V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is BHY 544V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 544V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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