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UJU 393X

1981 Volvo 240

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,801 mi
Last recorded176,801 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJU 393X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 176,801 miles

all front brake hoses perishing/cracking

front brake discs getting thin

nearside front shock-absorber sweating and slightly soft

offside rear radius arm front bush getting weak

some corrosion to offside sill

some nearside and offside steering rack/rod play

some sweating offside front shock-absorber

Fail 18 Nov 2008 176,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front brake hoses perishing/cracking

front brake discs getting thin

nearside front shock-absorber sweating and slightly soft

offside rear radius arm front bush getting weak

some corrosion to offside sill

some nearside and offside steering rack/rod play

some sweating offside front shock-absorber

Pass 19 Sep 2007 174,884 miles

both front shock-absorbers sweating

brake pads starting to get low?

corrosion blister offside rear wheel arch

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear hand brake slightly low effort

oil leak

oil residue to nearside rear brake back plate, suspect half shaft seal leak

perishing to front brake hoses

some corosion to floorpan edges,sills and inner sills

some steering rack/rod play

Pass 18 Sep 2006 171,755 miles

corrosion starting to sills

idle slightly high when not in gear

oil leak

perishing to front brake flexi hoses

possible sweating nearside front shock-absorber

some coolant staining to engine

some corrosion in rear wheel archs along chassis

some corrosion nearside floor pan

some judder to all foot brakes

some steering rack play

Pass 15 Sep 2005 169,112 miles

advanced corrosion - offside rear spare wheel well & nearside front floor (holes)

brake servo valve rattles intermittantly

corrosion- offside rear inner arch areas

front brake hoses perrishing

low effort - nearside handbrake

nearside rear axle bush deteriorating

offside front shocker sweating

offside front wishbone back bush deteriorating

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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UJU 393X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UJU 393X, 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 UJU 393X registered?

UJU 393X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 November 1981.

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