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NUX 228W

1981 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 228W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 139,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch is slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut but can not see the cords

Offside headlamp has just met requirements

Offside oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 139,046 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 138,808 miles

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

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

o/s/f track rod deteriated

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,808 miles

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

o/s/f track rod deteriated

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,249 miles

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

offside rear tyre poor condition;splits appearing in treads

Pass 15 Sep 2012 137,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,216 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 137,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,737 miles

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

n/s r tyre slight cracking at outer shoulder

Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,737 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s r tyre slight cracking at outer shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 135,616 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 135,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 134,833 miles

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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NUX 228W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 NUX 228W, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NUX 228W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NUX 228W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUX 228W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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