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XKH 226X

1981 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 226X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,482 miles

Oil leak

Outer sills slightly corroded.

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

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

Nearside washer jet slightly blocked.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear arches and bodywork slightly corroded.

Steering rack ends slightly worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 72,227 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,704 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 68,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 64,428 miles

windscreen insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,428 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

windscreen insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,387 miles

recommend further investigation on front brakes, imbalance at 23% wich meets MOT requirements of 25%

Fail 6 Nov 2006 59,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

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

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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XKH 226X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XKH 226X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKH 226X registered?

XKH 226X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 October 1981.

Is XKH 226X safe to buy?

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