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OEF 484W

1982 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,506 mi
Last recorded95,506 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 484W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,794 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,998 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,960 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 88,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,051 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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OEF 484W is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OEF 484W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OEF 484W?

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What year was OEF 484W registered?

OEF 484W is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 September 1982.

Is OEF 484W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 484W shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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