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YNK 264X

1982 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,778 mi
Last recorded155,778 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 264X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 155,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 155,773 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 155,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 154,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 154,181 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 154,181 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear boot floor holed. †Both front suspension strut spring mounts surface corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2005 149,597 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 149,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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YNK 264X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNK 264X, 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 YNK 264X registered?

YNK 264X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 February 1982.

Is YNK 264X safe to buy?

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