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KOT 546Y

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,199 mi
Last recorded54,199 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 546Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,125 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pump hoses perishing (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion hole in side lower seal

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion hole out side prescribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 53,882 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,650 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Fuel hose corroded Fuel pump hoses (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,350 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,104 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spots of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,854 miles

Boot struts are very weak

Both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid and are quite deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The centre propshaft rubber mounting is very soft

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Boot struts are very weak

Both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid and are quite deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The centre propshaft rubber mounting is very soft

Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,525 miles

Corrsion around the nearside sill area

Corrsion around the offside sill area

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,525 miles

Corrsion around the nearside sill area

Corrsion around the offside sill area

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering rack gator starting to perrish

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,934 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wiper split

Fail 9 Mar 2013 51,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,152 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 51,152 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,805 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 50,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 50,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 49,684 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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KOT 546Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KOT 546Y, 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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KOT 546Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 September 1982.

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The MOT history for KOT 546Y shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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