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TDB 341X

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDB 341X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,783 miles

Surface rust on suspension and body components.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,657 miles

Nearside inner floor to sill starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

air intake pipe from air box split

spare tyre illegal / bald / 175-80-14

Fail 27 Jan 2021 109,654 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside inner floor to sill starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

air intake pipe from air box split

spare tyre illegal / bald / 175-80-14

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorb-er corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorb-er corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn advise slight play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

advise bodywork repair patches present / underneath of vehicle has schultz applied / difficult to inspect

indicator stalk feels very flimsy

Pass 28 Dec 2018 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

headlamp wiper blades worn / split

nearside front mudguard insecure

nearside rear wheel arch and quarter corroded

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

tyre size : 175/80 R14 88T

Fail 17 Dec 2018 109,002 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

headlamp wiper blades worn / split

nearside front mudguard insecure

nearside rear wheel arch and quarter corroded

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

tyre size : 175/80 R14 88T

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Jun 2017 105,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (NEEDS NEW TYRE)

oil leak on engine

tyre size 175 80 14 88T

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,019 miles

1 x middle exhaust rubber broken

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres (NEED REPLACING DUE TO AGE)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges (NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO AGE)

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jun 2016 101,019 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

1 x middle exhaust rubber broken

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres (NEED REPLACING DUE TO AGE)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges (NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO AGE)

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,419 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres slightly cracking due to age

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror slightly loose

nearside rear valance corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside rear lower valance corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres slightly cracking due to age

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror slightly loose

nearside rear valance corroded

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside rear lower valance corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

tyre size 175 14 88S

Pass 1 Dec 2013 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2013 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 85,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,021 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,021 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 83,956 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,625 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 83,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 82,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 82,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 82,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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TDB 341X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TDB 341X, 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 TDB 341X registered?

TDB 341X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is TDB 341X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDB 341X shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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