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HTR 869X

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,795 mi
Last recorded149,795 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTR 869X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 149,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 146,898 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 146,881 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 144,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 141,036 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 137,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 133,731 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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HTR 869X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTR 869X, 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 HTR 869X registered?

HTR 869X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 May 1982.

Is HTR 869X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTR 869X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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