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NYN 639Y

1982 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,134 mi
Last recorded93,134 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYN 639Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,320 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,741 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,237 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,518 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,518 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,324 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,121 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 86,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,189 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,472 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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NYN 639Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NYN 639Y, 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 NYN 639Y registered?

NYN 639Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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