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SFS 547Y

1983 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2015
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFS 547Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2015 103,474 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides floor back of wheels (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,622 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,622 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,564 miles

both rear part of outer sills corroded

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front nearside headlamp lens slight damage

front number plate slight damage

front offside brake hose metal neck corroded

rear exhaust section slight blow

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,497 miles

f/n/s headlamp slight damage

f/o/s brake hose metal neck corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010

rear body panels lower sections corroded

rear outer sills sections corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,094 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,970 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2006 88,609 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SFS 547Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SFS 547Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFS 547Y registered?

SFS 547Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is SFS 547Y safe to buy?

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