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CBG 808X

1982 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBG 808X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2017 78,609 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage N/S/R WHEEL ARCH (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage O/S/R WHEEL ARCH (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,170 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,969 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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CBG 808X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CBG 808X, 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 CBG 808X registered?

CBG 808X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 March 1982.

Is CBG 808X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBG 808X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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