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A173 JTT

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,484 mi
Last recorded149,484 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA173 JTT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 149,484 miles

Corrosion to appear in offside outer sill

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 146,359 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 146,355 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear wheel arch rusting

slight play in nearside steerning rack

Pass 14 Dec 2005 143,201 miles

play in steering rack

rear bump stops missing

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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A173 JTT is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A173 JTT, 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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What year was A173 JTT registered?

A173 JTT is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A173 JTT safe to buy?

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