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BRE 122Y

1982 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,088 mi
Last recorded20,088 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 122Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 18,396 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 18,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 17,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 17,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 17,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,227 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 15,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 15,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 14,851 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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BRE 122Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BRE 122Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRE 122Y registered?

BRE 122Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is BRE 122Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 122Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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