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PFV 827X

1982 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,088 mi
Last recorded76,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 827X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has been welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 76,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has been welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has been welded

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 71,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged by spring chaffing not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,652 miles

oil leak... underside corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak... underside corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,167 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 56,160 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

both wiper blades deteriorated

clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF steering rack arm slight play

NSR and OSR trailing arms slight corrosion

NSR slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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PFV 827X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PFV 827X, 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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What year was PFV 827X registered?

PFV 827X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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