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HSH 902Y

1982 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSH 902Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,111 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OSF brake binding slightly.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 105,111 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OSF brake binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,036 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower door skins corroded

NS door mirror glass in very poor condition.

NS&OS rear lower wheel arch corroded. Outside any pre-scribed areas.

OSF brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,914 miles

Door skins corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS&OS rear boot wells corroded.

Radiator leaking.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Door skins corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NS&OS rear boot wells corroded.

Radiator leaking.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,208 miles

Condensation in headlamps.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,886 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion on doors. Rear ns&os arch wells corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,657 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 103,657 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 103,005 miles

NS door mirror glass deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion on ns&os rear outer sill panel.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,005 miles

NS door mirror glass deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on ns&os rear outer sill panel.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 101,942 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 101,906 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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HSH 902Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HSH 902Y, 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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HSH 902Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 November 1982.

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