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HWL 872Y

1982 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 872Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 146,929 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 146,923 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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