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URC 799X

1982 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 799X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,207 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 89,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 88,824 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 88,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 88,129 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 87,598 miles

o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded not holed at time of test

Pass 30 May 2011 86,171 miles

Advise rear discs pitted req attention

Advise slight play at n/s steering rack

Advise slight roughness at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,924 miles

both rear flexi hose sheaths starting to corode.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear flexi hose sheaths starting to corode.

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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URC 799X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 URC 799X, 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 URC 799X registered?

URC 799X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 March 1982.

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