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DGO 400X

1981 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 400X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 68,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to n/s/r wing

slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 3 May 2008 61,222 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 61,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 59,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,339 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 59,339 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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DGO 400X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 DGO 400X, 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 45 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 DGO 400X registered?

DGO 400X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 November 1981.

Is DGO 400X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGO 400X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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