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HTL 743Y

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,473 mi
Last recorded238,473 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTL 743Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 238,473 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 236,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 235,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 233,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 231,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 230,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 229,471 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 227,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 224,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 222,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 219,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 217,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 215,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 212,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 210,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 208,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 205,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 203,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 199,859 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 196,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 195,005 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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HTL 743Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTL 743Y, 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

How do I check the history of HTL 743Y?

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What year was HTL 743Y registered?

HTL 743Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is HTL 743Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTL 743Y shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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