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A23 OBH

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 OBH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,398 miles

rear wheel archs weak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,665 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,869 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,323 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,514 miles

bottom of rear wheel archs weak

n/s/f tytre worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,759 miles

bottom of rear wheel arch weak both sides

offside rear handbrake performance low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,935 miles

outer rear arces corroding

rear inner arches corroding...not in structual area

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,854 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2009 94,944 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear trailing arm bush wearing

play in steering rack

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,968 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 93,056 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 91,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing low on oujtside edge

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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A23 OBH is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A23 OBH, 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 A23 OBH registered?

A23 OBH is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A23 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 OBH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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