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EDY 822W

1980 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,837 mi
Last recorded43,837 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDY 822W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 43,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 40,560 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,054 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play and are slightly harsh

Pass 5 May 2016 36,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,787 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 30,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,427 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,427 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 22,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,382 miles

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

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 May 2011 19,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 14,358 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,358 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2009 9,483 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,915 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2007 3,519 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 193,351 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 193,351 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EDY 822W is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EDY 822W, 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 EDY 822W registered?

EDY 822W is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 October 1980.

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The MOT history for EDY 822W shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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