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MYE 694X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,144 mi
Last recorded59,144 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYE 694X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear main oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,679 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,235 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 58,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,922 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,861 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,861 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 55,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both number plates in poor condition

engine oil leaks

rear box mount rusted off

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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MYE 694X 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 MYE 694X, 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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What year was MYE 694X registered?

MYE 694X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1982.

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