MOT Status
Mileage
191,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
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VVN 135Y is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 VVN 135Y, 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 VVN 135Y registered?
VVN 135Y is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is VVN 135Y safe to buy?
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