1981 Volvo 240 2.1L Petrol · PRU 52W
1981 Volvo 240 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1981. Recorded mileage 121,103 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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PRU 52W Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 121,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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PRU 52W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volvo 240 (PRU 52W) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
PRU 52W Mileage History
- 23/02/2022119,600 mi
- 09/03/2023120,287 mi+687 mi
- 11/03/2024121,103 mi+816 mi
Average of roughly 735 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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