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OEY 9

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,494 mi
Last recorded138,494 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 9
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 138,494 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 138,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,500 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 132,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 131,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 130,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheels wells (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 129,376 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 128,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 128,112 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,017 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 125,414 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 123,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 117,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 114,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 110,067 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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OEY 9 is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 OEY 9, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEY 9 is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 October 1984.

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