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FVX 170Y

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 170Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 100,427 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion to rear boot floor area

advise front brake discs look to be wearing thin on inside lip but unable to fully inspect,so further investigation is advised

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

strong advise offside front and both rear tyres side walls deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 98,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion to rear boot floor area

advise front brake discs look to be wearing thin on inside lip but unable to fully inspect,so further investigation is advised

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

strong advise offside front and both rear tyres side walls deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,685 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Fail 24 Sep 2008 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,540 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

n/s/f wishbone bush incorrectly fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,113 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 93,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,621 miles

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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FVX 170Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FVX 170Y, 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.

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What year was FVX 170Y registered?

FVX 170Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 September 1982.

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