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A24 OUK

1984 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 OUK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,348 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,575 miles

Slight leak on n/s steering gaiter

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,153 miles

All tyres have micro cracks - no cords showing

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,896 miles

offside front and rear brakes very slightly sticking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,765 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake binding n/s/f (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,577 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 68,576 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 68,566 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,511 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,350 miles

both rear sills w/arches (lower) corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both rear sills w/arches (lower) corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,031 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 68,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 67,564 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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A24 OUK is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A24 OUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 OUK registered?

A24 OUK is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A24 OUK safe to buy?

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