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ROY 598L

1981 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 598L
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 52,246 miles

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,206 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 52,206 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine cut out not restarting (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine cut out will not restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,162 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 52,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 51,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,510 miles

Offside Front floor coroding

Offside Rear floor coroding

n/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,280 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,272 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished & cracking

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,681 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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ROY 598L is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ROY 598L, 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 ROY 598L registered?

ROY 598L is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 August 1981.

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