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DYV 146V

1980 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,044 mi
Last recorded142,044 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYV 146V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 142,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 141,608 miles

brake failure warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2006 140,384 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side and near side front brake discs worn

off side front shock absorber damp

Fail 20 Jul 2006 140,384 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side and near side front brake disc worn

off side front shock absorber damp

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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DYV 146V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DYV 146V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYV 146V registered?

DYV 146V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 January 1980.

Is DYV 146V safe to buy?

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