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BLK 151Y

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,955 mi
Last recorded149,955 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 151Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 149,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 148,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 148,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 144,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 143,314 miles

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Fail 11 Aug 2016 143,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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Pass 20 Aug 2015 141,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,478 miles

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Pass 23 Aug 2013 139,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 137,458 miles

see documents attached

Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 131,977 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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BLK 151Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 BLK 151Y, 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 44 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLK 151Y registered?

BLK 151Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is BLK 151Y safe to buy?

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