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UGV 900X

1981 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,189 mi
Last recorded205,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGV 900X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 205,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 205,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 205,113 miles

Slight play in front hubs.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 205,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in front hubs.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 204,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 203,694 miles

Both front flexis perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre valve catching trim and should be changed.

Slight play in osf steering rack arm.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 202,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 202,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner sill riser. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 200,928 miles

both sills corroded

brake hoses deteriorated

chips in windscreen

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 198,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise that there is corrosion on both of the sills

both front brake hoses deteriorated

nsr seatbelt operates but is slightly stiff

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 195,747 miles

both front flexi hoses perishing.

cracks in zone a/b of windscreen.

slight corrosion in places.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 193,477 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 193,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 190,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 186,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 183,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 180,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 180,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise: slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 176,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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UGV 900X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UGV 900X, 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 UGV 900X registered?

UGV 900X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 October 1981.

Is UGV 900X safe to buy?

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