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KAM 936X

1981 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,967 mi
Last recorded74,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAM 936X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2009 74,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2009 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,519 miles

engine oil leak

n/s floor pan to sill starting to corrode

n/s o/s rear wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s floor pan to sill starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 19 Jun 2008 71,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine oil leak

n/s floor pan to sill starting to corrode

n/s o/s rear wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s floor pan to sill starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,839 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 66,695 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front shock absorbers starting to corrode and weep

engine oil leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s and o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

o/s front floorpan corroded

rear axle oil leak

slight leak to rear exhaust joint

slight noise to o/s front wheel bearing

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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KAM 936X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 KAM 936X, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAM 936X registered?

KAM 936X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is KAM 936X safe to buy?

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