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NGN 81Y

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 81Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch area corroded + all under body covered in under seal

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light no working

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

speedometer gps style

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,153 miles

Central Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor holed by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locating pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Incorrect blade fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front day running light not working

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front day running light not working

reverse light not working

Fail 13 May 2019 88,153 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins not located or secured. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f. day time running light not working.

n/s/f. inner wing panel insecure.

o/s/f. floor corroded.

o/s/r. brake backplate corroded.

reverse lights not working.

wipers not fully tested.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,904 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,467 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & cracked side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 75,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,401 miles

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Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,401 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mouldings damaged

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,754 miles

crack in offside mirror glass

inner tread beginning to wear on front tyres

play developing in steering rack (offside inner)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,371 miles

crack in offside door miror glass

nearside numberplate light dim

small chip in windscreen on the offside

Pass 29 May 2008 67,386 miles

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

crack in driver's door mirror glass

nearside numberplate light slightly dim

Fail 27 May 2008 67,386 miles

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

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

crack in driver's door mirror glass

nearside numberplate light slightly dim

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,442 miles

Nearside rear registration lamp ,light is dim

Slight play ,begining to develop in the nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 23 May 2006 65,466 miles

Both headlamp aims ,are on the maximum upper permissable limit.

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Door mirror glass cracked on the offside front.

Pass 23 May 2006 65,466 miles

Both headlamp aims ,are on the maximum upper permissable limit.

Door mirror glass cracked on the offside front.

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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NGN 81Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 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 NGN 81Y, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NGN 81Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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