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FYW 876V

1980 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,040 mi
Last recorded155,040 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 876V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 155,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 155,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 145,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 137,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 135,684 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 133,675 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 133,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 131,281 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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FYW 876V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYW 876V, 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 FYW 876V registered?

FYW 876V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 February 1980.

Is FYW 876V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYW 876V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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