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PHX 661Y

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,378 mi
Last recorded94,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHX 661Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,378 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 94,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure Inside (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,426 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti-slip provision slightly worn smooth

offside mirror slightly cracked

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti-slip provision slightly worn smooth

offside mirror slightly cracked

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,737 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 90,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,121 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2012 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 84,428 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,130 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,092 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 82,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 79,989 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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PHX 661Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PHX 661Y, 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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What year was PHX 661Y registered?

PHX 661Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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