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RWN 199Y

1983 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,798 mi
Last recorded145,798 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWN 199Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 145,798 miles

damage to windsreen out of swept area

offside door sill rusted

offside rear brake disc pitted

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Feb 2007 145,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid level low

damage to windscreen out side the swept area

offside door sill rusted

offside rear brake disc pitted

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2005 144,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 144,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tailgate jamms.

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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RWN 199Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RWN 199Y, 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 RWN 199Y registered?

RWN 199Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is RWN 199Y safe to buy?

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