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SVH 21X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,760 mi
Last recorded129,760 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVH 21X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 129,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 128,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,906 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 128,904 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s chassis have corrosion near inner sill

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 May 2015 128,893 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 128,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 128,836 miles

Offside front tyre cracked in outer sidewall

Rear silencer has a hole

Fail 21 May 2014 128,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre cracked in outer sidewall

Rear silencer has a hole

Pass 22 May 2013 128,732 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked

Fail 14 May 2013 128,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,397 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,397 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/s/r bump stop missing

Offside front tyre slightly cracking on side wall

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 127,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 127,697 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 127,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 127,145 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 126,529 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 125,807 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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SVH 21X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SVH 21X, 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 SVH 21X registered?

SVH 21X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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