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KWN 716X

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWN 716X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,168 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 100,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,718 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KWN 716X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KWN 716X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWN 716X registered?

KWN 716X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is KWN 716X safe to buy?

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