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A128 WML

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,368 mi
Last recorded178,368 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 WML
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 176,007 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 172,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 169,095 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 169,075 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 164,453 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear wheel arches and nearside spare wheel well heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 157,085 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 157,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre well corroded through.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 147,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 147,600 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r wheel arch correded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 133,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r wheel arch correded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 124,834 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear spare tyre well corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 105,525 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front window winding handle missing.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 105,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front window winding handle missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 102,607 miles

offside front window winder handle missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,099 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 95,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,845 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 84,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in tyre

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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A128 WML is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,646 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 A128 WML, 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 43 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A128 WML is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 December 1983.

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