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EDW 872V

1980 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDW 872V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 96,830 miles

stonechips in both front headlamps. exhaust blow. o/s/r tyre on 2mm. o/s/f tyre on limit.

Pass 29 May 2009 95,615 miles

stone chip in n/s/f head lamp. slight blow middle section exhaust.

Pass 30 May 2008 94,292 miles

fire extingisher loose around back of handbrake column.slight exhaust blow around middle box.

Fail 21 May 2008 94,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

fire extingisher loose around back of handbrake column.slight exhaust blow around middle box.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,920 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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EDW 872V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 EDW 872V, 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 46 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDW 872V registered?

EDW 872V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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