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A228 JLC

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 JLC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2006 96,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 96,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlights fading,slight play in front bearings,rear brakes slightly out of balance.

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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A228 JLC is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A228 JLC, 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 A228 JLC registered?

A228 JLC is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is A228 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A228 JLC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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