1980 Volvo 245 2.1L Petrol · FJX 554W
1980 Volvo 245 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1980. Recorded mileage 82,929 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 245
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 2127cc
FJX 554W Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 82,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FJX 554W Mileage History
- 10/11/202382,911 mi
- 16/11/202382,929 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
FJX 554W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volvo 245 (FJX 554W) between November 2023 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.