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A129 ACF

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,534 mi
Last recorded126,534 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 ACF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 126,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches rusting

ns sill panel rusting but not affecting strength

osf brake binding slightly

steering pulls to left

Fail 1 May 2012 126,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches rusting

ns sill panel rusting but not affecting strength

osf brake binding slightly

steering pulls to left

Pass 23 Aug 2010 125,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 122,760 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 122,760 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,205 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 121,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

near side rear spare wheel holder corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 120,606 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear floor and wheel arches. †corrosion to nearside front door.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 120,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corrosion to the boot floor

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish

corrosion to the n/s/r wheel arch

cut in o/s/f tyre wall and starting to perish

n/s/f tyre getting close to the legal limit on edges

o/s/r tyre getting close to the legal limit on inner edge

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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A129 ACF is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A129 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A129 ACF registered?

A129 ACF is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A129 ACF safe to buy?

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