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GGC 901X

1982 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGC 901X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2009 131,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Left-hand rear brake disc slightly warped.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Water leak from water pump/head seal.

Pass 23 May 2008 130,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 130,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 128,354 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 128,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 124,893 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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GGC 901X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GGC 901X, 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 GGC 901X registered?

GGC 901X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is GGC 901X safe to buy?

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