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NDA 30X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,083 mi
Last recorded157,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDA 30X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 157,083 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both boot wells corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 157,038 miles

Nearside Rear boot well corroded

Offside Rear boot well corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 157,038 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear boot well corroded

Offside Rear boot well corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 156,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 155,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 154,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 29 Apr 2014 153,829 miles

corrosion at o/s/r of boot floor

rear silencer mounting rubber perishing

welding repair carried out to o/s/r sill

Pass 13 May 2013 153,145 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oily

Pass 23 Apr 2012 151,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 149,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 148,722 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2009 148,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 147,155 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 146,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 145,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

advise clutch slave cylinder leaking

oil leak

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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NDA 30X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDA 30X, 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 NDA 30X registered?

NDA 30X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 May 1982.

Is NDA 30X safe to buy?

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