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A155 PUG

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 PUG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 102,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 101,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 100,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 100,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 99,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 99,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 99,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 99,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 97,156 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 97,156 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2014 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2013 93,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 90,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 87,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 84,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 81,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 78,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 76,797 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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A155 PUG is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A155 PUG, 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 A155 PUG registered?

A155 PUG is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A155 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A155 PUG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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