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RJB 985Y

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

257,520 mi
Last recorded257,520 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJB 985Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 257,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 251,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

idle speed a little high

Pass 4 Jun 2019 237,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake and fuel pipes coated in grease

Fail 28 May 2019 237,058 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake and fuel pipes coated in grease

Pass 23 May 2018 232,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 232,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 232,594 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 232,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 231,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 229,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 228,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 228,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 224,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 224,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 219,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 215,159 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 210,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 210,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 204,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 204,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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RJB 985Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RJB 985Y, 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 RJB 985Y registered?

RJB 985Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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