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NRV 65Y

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,431 mi
Last recorded180,431 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRV 65Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 180,431 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlights a little dim

n/s blade split on end

Pass 3 Sep 2009 179,344 miles

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

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

bodywork and underside rusty

headlight slightly dim

Pass 22 Sep 2008 178,089 miles

getting weak all round car

getting weak on underside of car

Pass 26 Sep 2007 176,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 175,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 175,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 173,214 miles

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

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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NRV 65Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NRV 65Y, 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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What year was NRV 65Y registered?

NRV 65Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is NRV 65Y safe to buy?

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