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A210 BRR

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,608 mi
Last recorded27,608 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA210 BRR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,784 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,950 miles

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,575 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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A210 BRR is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A210 BRR, 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 A210 BRR registered?

A210 BRR is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A210 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A210 BRR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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