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REG 244X

1981 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,138 mi
Last recorded75,138 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 244X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 74,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,499 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 74,475 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,686 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 72,704 miles

floor to sills started to corrode

underside covered in waste oil

Fail 16 Dec 2013 72,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

floor to sills started to corrode

underside covered in waste oil

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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REG 244X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 REG 244X, 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 REG 244X registered?

REG 244X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 September 1981.

Is REG 244X safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 244X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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