MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s front tyre slight cracking
n/s rear tyre slight cracking
o/s front tyre slight cracking
o/s rear tyre slight cracking
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all 4 tyres slight cracking
o/s n/s front tyres slight cracking
o/s n/s rear tyres slight cracking
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OFM 242Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 OFM 242Y, 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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How do I check the history of OFM 242Y?
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What year was OFM 242Y registered?
OFM 242Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 April 1983.
Is OFM 242Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for OFM 242Y shows 7 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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