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PAW 540X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 540X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,371 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

heavy corrosion both front suspension struts

rear suspension arms corroded

some play offside front steering tie rod

Fail 21 Jan 2011 101,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

heavy corrosion both front suspension struts

rear suspension arms corroded

some play offside front steering tie rod

Pass 19 Jan 2010 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,104 miles

heavy corrosion both front shock absorbers

some wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 100,997 miles

heavy surface corrosion on front struts

Fail 16 Jan 2008 100,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

heavy surface corrosion on front struts

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,878 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 100,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 100,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 100,680 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

some wear in steering rack bushing offside

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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PAW 540X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PAW 540X, 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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PAW 540X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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