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A289 WMH

1983 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

107,003 mi
Last recorded107,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA289 WMH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2006 107,003 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery loose in holder

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front grille loose

Front number plate cracked

Gearbox oil leaks evident

Headlight wiper blades perished

Hubcaps on wheels

Nearside door mirror back damaged

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Offside front indicator lens becoming bleached

Offside front tyre nearing limits of wear

Oil leaks in engine bay

Rear wiper blade perished

Slight play in both front seats

Upper and lower bodywork corroded

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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A289 WMH is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A289 WMH, 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.

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What year was A289 WMH registered?

A289 WMH is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A289 WMH safe to buy?

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