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KVL 81P

1975 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Volvo 24089,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 81P
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side seat belt missing

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 124,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side seat belt missing

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,432 miles

battery slightly loose

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

battery slightly loose

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,474 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 120,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,502 miles

corrosion nearside front shock absorber

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,468 miles

corossion on offside and nearside rear inner boot

offside front door damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,186 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 116,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel and brake pipes coroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,655 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 113,655 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,224 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 111,224 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 99,455 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 99,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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KVL 81P is a 1975 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1975 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 KVL 81P, 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 51 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVL 81P registered?

KVL 81P is a 1975 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 September 1975.

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