Volvo 245 (1982)
1982 Volvo 245
CarHunch is tracking 128 1982 Volvo 245 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1982 Volvo 245 cohort presents a stark reliability picture: zero vehicles passed their MOT on first attempt, a catastrophic performance against the UK average of 80%, and petrol examples (119 of 128 cars) fared no better at 0% pass rate. No dangerous defects were recorded and average failures and advisories both sit at zero, which suggests these vehicles either didn't complete testing or the data reflects a severely compromised sample.
At 42 years old, any 1982 Volvo 245 still on the road is a survivor and labour of love rather than a practical daily driver—mileage data isn't available, but these cars will almost certainly need substantial mechanical work before passing an MOT. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration or classic project requiring a full pre-purchase inspection by a Volvo specialist, not as everyday transport.
We have 128 1982 Volvo 245 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 1982 Volvo 245
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 119 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (7%) | 9 | 0% | 0 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Volvo 245
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.7%
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX.
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66.7%
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS PERISHED.
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66.7%
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALLS PERISHED.
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33.3%
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
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33.3%
little reserve travel left on handbrake
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33.3%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
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33.3%
corrosion noted along outer sill ns
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33.3%
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.
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