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RHM 999Y

1983 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,876 mi
Last recorded105,876 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHM 999Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,876 miles

Nearside Front body slight corrosion

Nearside Rear body slight corrosion

Offside Rear slight body corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2018 105,876 miles

Nearside Front body slight corrosion

Nearside Rear body slight corrosion

Offside Rear slight body corrosion

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,445 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,362 miles

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

rusty rear arches

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,088 miles

Centre Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 May 2014 104,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes not tested

Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f shock not damping

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,643 miles

oof side outer sill starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,847 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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RHM 999Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RHM 999Y, 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 RHM 999Y registered?

RHM 999Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 April 1983.

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