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A306 HWD

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,977 mi
Last recorded120,977 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA306 HWD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2005 120,977 miles

front exhaust box corroded

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm , legal limit 1.6mm

offside & nearside outer boot floors holed

slight play in offside lower balljoint

slight play in rack nearside

slight play nearside front bearing

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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A306 HWD is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A306 HWD, 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 A306 HWD registered?

A306 HWD is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A306 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A306 HWD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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