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RKR 419W

1981 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKR 419W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 126,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

naerside front floor corroded

no centre rear seat belt

Pass 14 Dec 2006 125,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 125,683 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Dec 2005 125,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 125,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

PLAY IN N/S INNER RACK JOINT

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT BIND N/S/REAR BRAKE

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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RKR 419W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 RKR 419W, 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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RKR 419W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 24 June 1981.

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