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PUK 263Y

1982 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUK 263Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,601 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,190 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight grab (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly sticking (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight grab (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 99,209 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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PUK 263Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PUK 263Y, 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 PUK 263Y registered?

PUK 263Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PUK 263Y safe to buy?

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