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RRN 584X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,641 mi
Last recorded135,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 584X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,641 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 133,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs rusted with standing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 130,408 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 127,823 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2005 126,604 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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RRN 584X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RRN 584X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRN 584X registered?

RRN 584X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 March 1982.

Is RRN 584X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRN 584X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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