Volvo 244 Gle (1981)
1981 Volvo 244 Gle
CarHunch is tracking 491 1981 Volvo 244 Gle vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1981 Volvo 244 GLE has a 0% first-time pass rate across 491 vehicles tested, which is drastically below the 80% UK average and signals serious reliability concerns—every single car in this cohort failed its MOT. None of these vehicles recorded dangerous defects, but the universal failure rate means you're looking at a model where age and mechanical wear have caught up with all surviving examples.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects this grim picture: these cars are at the absolute threshold of roadworthiness. If you're considering one, budget for immediate and substantial repairs before it will pass MOT, and expect ongoing maintenance costs that may quickly exceed the car's value—a classic-car specialist inspection is essential before purchase.
We have 491 1981 Volvo 244 Gle vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1981 Volvo 244 Gle
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Volvo 244 Gle
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 485 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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