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A206 JLE

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA206 JLE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 154,368 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,496 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,353 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 121,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) rear (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside outer sill holed

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 118,494 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 118,466 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2012 104,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,028 miles

nearside door sill corroded

offside fron t wiper blade splitting

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,028 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside door sill corroded

offside fron t wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,890 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 92,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,846 miles

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

o/s/r brake caliper slighlty cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

o/s/r brake caliper slighlty cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 78,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,046 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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A206 JLE is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A206 JLE, 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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A206 JLE is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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