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PPM 626X

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,145 mi
Last recorded90,145 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPM 626X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 89,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,827 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 89,827 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,749 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 89,749 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,633 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 89,628 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,390 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 88,534 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight binding on o/s/r handbrake

Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

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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PPM 626X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PPM 626X, 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.

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What year was PPM 626X registered?

PPM 626X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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