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SLH 17W

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,877 mi
Last recorded110,877 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 17W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,877 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS/OS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up

Fail 7 Jul 2017 110,174 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up

Nearside number plate lamp dim still illuminating plate

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,908 miles

Index plates lamps slightly dim in operation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,142 miles

NEAR SIDE FRPNT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON OUTER SHOULDER not reason for fail

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 103,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008
Fail 17 Jul 2007 97,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,364 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 95,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SLH 17W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SLH 17W, 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.

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What year was SLH 17W registered?

SLH 17W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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