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SKH 748W

1981 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,436 mi
Last recorded63,436 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 748W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,436 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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SKH 748W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKH 748W, 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 SKH 748W registered?

SKH 748W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 June 1981.

Is SKH 748W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 748W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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