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OSU 836Y

1983 Volvo 240

Grey Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

99,542 mi
Last recorded99,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 836Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 99,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion starting at o/s rear vallance

exhaust fouling o/s rear spring

general surface corrosion on body

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,121 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general body surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,121 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general body surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 94,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion starting at rear of nearside sill

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,910 miles

corrosion starting at n/s rear inner sill,both rear side vallances

Fail 27 Jul 2006 81,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OSU 836Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Grey with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 OSU 836Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSU 836Y registered?

OSU 836Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 July 1983.

Is OSU 836Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 836Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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