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VTF 738Y

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 738Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,046 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated neearside+offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside+offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

several corroison bult up outer body

Pass 19 Jan 2023 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,829 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,281 miles

note: engine & gearbox bottom area oily.

offside rear tyre 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,792 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,748 miles

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,705 miles

front windscreen screen small stone chip centre.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine is oily

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear anti roll bar rubber bush slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side rear bumper sill corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 90,608 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front pad starting to wear low

off side front tyre tread 2mm

off side rear bumper sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,583 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,583 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wearing on outer edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,385 miles

bushes on the rear torision bar are starting to crack

center exhaust rubbers are cracked

complet exhaust system is rusty

nearside and offside front side lights slighty dim

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

small stone chips on nearside and offside windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight run out on rear brake disc

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,921 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 81,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside & offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth ????

Fail 31 Jan 2008 79,674 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads aprrox.80 % worn

nearside rear door does't open from outside

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm. and nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,674 miles

front brake pads aprrox.80 % worn

nearside rear door does't open from outside

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm. and nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 77,675 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 75,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge and on 2 mm.

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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VTF 738Y is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 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 VTF 738Y, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VTF 738Y is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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