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TAV 957X

1982 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,807 mi
Last recorded80,807 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 957X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 80,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 98,372 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 78,343 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2005
Fail 23 Dec 2005 77,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 77,018 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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TAV 957X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TAV 957X, 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 TAV 957X registered?

TAV 957X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 February 1982.

Is TAV 957X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 957X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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