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RDU 484W

1981 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDU 484W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,459 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,433 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,410 miles

rubber exhaust mount perished,.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,400 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,397 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,079 miles

wipers worn rack boot clips require tightening tow bar ok

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s r wheel bearing when rotation rough

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 75,462 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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RDU 484W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 RDU 484W, 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 RDU 484W registered?

RDU 484W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is RDU 484W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDU 484W shows 19 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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