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YBJ 427X

1982 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 427X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,410 miles

Rear exhaust temp repair

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 116,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,915 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 114,914 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,818 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 112,411 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plat has slight damage

Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,144 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 111,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 110,366 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 110,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 109,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,491 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 108,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 107,316 miles

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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YBJ 427X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBJ 427X, 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 YBJ 427X registered?

YBJ 427X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 August 1982.

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