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FGC 58X

1982 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 58X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,809 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,938 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,720 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,720 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,433 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight hole in n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,968 miles

Advise nearside front brake slightly osalating on brake roller test

Advise slight play found in offside steering rack

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

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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FGC 58X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 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 FGC 58X, 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 44 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 FGC 58X registered?

FGC 58X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is FGC 58X safe to buy?

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