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RCA 169Y

1983 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 169Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,874 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2008 98,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

ex mounts perished

ign light glowing slightly

ns outer sill corroded

wosher switch worn

Fail 13 May 2008 98,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

ex mountings persided

ing.light glows

washer switch worn

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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RCA 169Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCA 169Y, 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 RCA 169Y registered?

RCA 169Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is RCA 169Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 169Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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