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VMJ 751W

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,153 mi
Last recorded126,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMJ 751W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 126,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 126,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,158 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 126,153 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 126,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 126,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 126,153 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 126,153 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 126,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,153 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 126,153 miles

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

Head light n/s o/s slightly dim.

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight cracking on n/s rear side light lens.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,153 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 126,153 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight cracking on n/s front indicator lens.

Slight cracking on n/s rear fog light lens.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 126,153 miles

Slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Nov 2005 126,153 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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VMJ 751W is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMJ 751W, 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.

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What year was VMJ 751W registered?

VMJ 751W is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 June 1981.

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