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TAY 423X

1981 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,396 mi
Last recorded69,396 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 423X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,396 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 69,396 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,229 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,571 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,883 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 64,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,488 miles

tyres x4 age related perrished

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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TAY 423X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAY 423X, 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 TAY 423X registered?

TAY 423X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TAY 423X safe to buy?

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