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CFR 611V

1980 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2021cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

4,891 mi
Last recorded4,891 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 611V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,021cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 4,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 May 2023 4,862 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 4,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 4,832 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 3,979 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 3,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 186,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 4,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 4,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 4,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 186,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,261 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 4,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 4,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,877 miles

all tyres starting to wear

under floors,chassis rails,starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,788 miles

Oil leak

all tyres are starting to wear

front side light lens cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2010 3,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

all tyres are starting to wear

front side light lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,877 miles

all tyres starting to wear

small hole in front n/s lens

Fail 25 Apr 2009 3,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

all tyres starting to wear

small hole in front n/s lens

Pass 2 May 2008 3,877 miles

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

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

oil leak . under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 May 2008 3,877 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak . under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2007 3,877 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slightplay in rear o/sn/s wheel bearings. †all tyres starting to wear. †under floors,chassis rails,outer riggers and jacking points starting to corrode

small crack in front number plate. †all steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,877 miles

slightplay in rear o/sn/s wheel bearings. †all tyres starting to wear. †under floors,chassis rails,outer riggers and jacking points starting to corrode

small crack in front number plate. †all steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2006 3,877 miles

oil leak

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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CFR 611V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,021cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 CFR 611V, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFR 611V registered?

CFR 611V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 July 1980.

Is CFR 611V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFR 611V shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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