MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner wheel arches corroded
nearside sill corroded
slight wear in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner wheel arches corroded
n/s sill corroded
slight wear in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HWL 872Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HWL 872Y, 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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What year was HWL 872Y registered?
HWL 872Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is HWL 872Y safe to buy?
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