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ERL 150V

1980 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,804 mi
Last recorded43,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 150V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

wipers on the verge of seizing up need attention

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,428 miles

advise after market exhaust system louder than normal

Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,637 miles

advise after market exhaust louder than normal close to x/s

Pass 7 May 2011 36,631 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 35,726 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 35,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corrotion all round car not xs

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,920 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,744 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ERL 150V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERL 150V, 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 ERL 150V registered?

ERL 150V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 May 1980.

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