MOT Status
Mileage
107,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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