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MVP 749X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVP 749X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,678 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,678 miles

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

area of rear wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 112,355 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 111,849 miles

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

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

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

rear arches getting rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,145 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 111,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 110,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 109,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 109,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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MVP 749X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MVP 749X, 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 MVP 749X registered?

MVP 749X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is MVP 749X safe to buy?

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