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TLO 720W

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,972 mi
Last recorded86,972 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLO 720W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 29 May 2019 85,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside rear footbrake effort low

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,236 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,787 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,591 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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TLO 720W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TLO 720W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLO 720W registered?

TLO 720W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1981.

Is TLO 720W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLO 720W shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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