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DGO 401X

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,659 mi
Last recorded69,659 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 401X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,065 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,998 miles

vehicle very well presented

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 55,091 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,059 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,058 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 401X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 401X, 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

How do I check the history of DGO 401X?

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What year was DGO 401X registered?

DGO 401X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 November 1981.

Is DGO 401X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGO 401X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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