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XLJ 601X

1981 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,651 mi
Last recorded188,651 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 601X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 188,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 188,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 188,651 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion in both side of boot floor

squeek from offside rear brake

Pass 26 Sep 2006 188,651 miles

Oil leak

emission`s hc on 1200 limit

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XLJ 601X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XLJ 601X, 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 XLJ 601X registered?

XLJ 601X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 11 November 1981.

Is XLJ 601X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 601X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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