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BRH 975X

1982 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,914 mi
Last recorded170,914 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRH 975X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 170,914 miles

under car and sills heavily covered in underseal

Pass 24 Mar 2014 167,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 164,301 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 164,301 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 160,823 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside steering rack joint worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 157,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 154,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 148,966 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres worn and slightly cracked

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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BRH 975X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BRH 975X, 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 BRH 975X registered?

BRH 975X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 June 1982.

Is BRH 975X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRH 975X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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