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HDV 65V

1980 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 65V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,398 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 97,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,500 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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HDV 65V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HDV 65V, 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 HDV 65V registered?

HDV 65V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is HDV 65V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 65V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDV 65V have outstanding finance?

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