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WWW 5

1982 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWW 5
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,565 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,326 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 62,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,062 miles

both front struts starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,131 miles

vehicle newly undersealed.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 54,160 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 54,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

passenger front tyre has split on outer edge ok for mot advise changing

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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WWW 5 is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WWW 5, 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 WWW 5 registered?

WWW 5 is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1982.

Is WWW 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWW 5 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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