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A145 TYP

1983 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA145 TYP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear slight corrosion to floor pan

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 118,912 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 114,710 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 May 2011 113,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 112,011 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 109,660 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 109,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 107,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,082 miles

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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A145 TYP is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Brown 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 A145 TYP, 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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A145 TYP is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 December 1983.

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