MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,645 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
HIGH HC READING 1037 MAX 1100( INLET MANIFOLD GASKET )
LONG TRAVEL ON SERVICE PEDAL
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some corrosion in NS floor to sill(Nr seat belt anchorage)& corrosion in NSR centre floor pan.
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Some corrosion in NS floor to sill(Nr seat belt anchorage)& corrosion in NSR centre floor pan.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A280 FPV is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 A280 FPV, 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
How do I check the history of A280 FPV?
You can check the full history of A280 FPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A280 FPV registered?
A280 FPV is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 August 1983.
Is A280 FPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A280 FPV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A280 FPV have outstanding finance?
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