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PLP 726W

1981 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,816 mi
Last recorded48,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLP 726W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,256 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 45,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,932 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,064 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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PLP 726W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 PLP 726W, 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 45 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 PLP 726W registered?

PLP 726W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is PLP 726W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLP 726W shows 17 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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