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UCW 553X

1982 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 553X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,102 miles

both rear shocker top covers partly corrodded

corrsion showing on o/souter sill

front pads low

slight wear o/s rack

Fail 11 Oct 2011 95,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear shocker top covers partly corrodded

corrsion showing on o/souter sill

front pads low

slight wear o/s rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,638 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 87,175 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f rack end

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2008 87,174 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f rack end

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,825 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,508 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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UCW 553X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UCW 553X, 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.

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What year was UCW 553X registered?

UCW 553X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is UCW 553X safe to buy?

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