1982 Volvo 240 2.3L Petrol · WWW 5
1982 Volvo 240 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1982. Recorded mileage 75,201 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WWW 5 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 75,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WWW 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volvo 240 (WWW 5) between August 2005 and September 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.
WWW 5 Mileage History
- 17/08/200554,151 mi
- 18/08/200554,160 mi+9 mi
- 15/08/200657,131 mi+2,971 mi
- 17/08/200760,062 mi+2,931 mi
- 23/08/200862,115 mi+2,053 mi
- 24/08/200963,315 mi+1,200 mi
- 24/08/201064,868 mi+1,553 mi
- 25/08/201165,456 mi+588 mi
- 10/08/201266,243 mi+787 mi
- 07/09/201266,326 mi+83 mi
- 09/09/201367,180 mi+854 mi
- 08/09/201468,615 mi+1,435 mi
- 01/09/201569,700 mi+1,085 mi
- 05/09/201670,742 mi+1,042 mi
- 15/09/201771,659 mi+917 mi
- 14/09/201872,697 mi+1,038 mi
- 12/09/201973,565 mi+868 mi
- 11/09/202074,199 mi+634 mi
- 16/09/202174,860 mi+661 mi
- 16/09/202275,201 mi+341 mi
Average of roughly 1,232 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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