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A101 LWK

1984 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,746 mi
Last recorded156,746 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 LWK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 156,746 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 153,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 150,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 148,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 147,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 147,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear brake flexy hose unions 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

several under bpdy sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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A101 LWK is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A101 LWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A101 LWK registered?

A101 LWK is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is A101 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 LWK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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