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CEX 932Y

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,882 mi
Last recorded126,882 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEX 932Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 126,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 126,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front driving light not working

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2006 103,275 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 103,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper smearing

un able to test fuel filler cap.due to not having the key

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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CEX 932Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CEX 932Y, 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 CEX 932Y registered?

CEX 932Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 October 1982.

Is CEX 932Y safe to buy?

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