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A320 HWD

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests26 (10 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA320 HWD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 16 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 150,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

boot floor area corroded and holed

Fail 4 Aug 2017 150,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

O/S/F tyre heavily perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 150,345 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 150,344 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,939 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2015 149,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 149,400 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 148,400 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2014 149,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 149,310 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear wheel arches rusty

offside rear side boot well corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 149,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear wheel arches rusty

offside rear side boot well corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 149,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

offside front wheel arch rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2012 149,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

offside front wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 149,058 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wings very rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2011 149,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wings very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2010 148,904 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 148,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 148,819 miles

Slight play in nearside front hub

Body and chassis surface corrosion, also corroded and holed in non-prescribed areas

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 148,816 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body and chassis surface corrosion, also corroded and holed in non-prescribed areas

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 26 Sep 2007 147,476 miles

Headlamp wipers removed leaving sharp edges

N/S/F Wing mirror missing

N/S/R Door will not open using the outside control

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F rack end

brake pedel rubber worn

windscreen de-laminating

Fail 20 Sep 2007 147,476 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Headlamp wipers removed leaving sharp edges

N/S/F Wing mirror missing

N/S/R Dorr will not open using the outside control

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F rack end

Windscreen de-lamanating

Fail 3 Sep 2007 147,441 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Headlamp wipers removed leaving sharp edges

N/S/F Wing mirror missing

N/S/R Door will not open using the outside control

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F rack end

Windscreen de-laminating

Fail 14 Aug 2007 147,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp wipers removed leaving sharp edges.

N/S/F Wing mirror missing

N/S/R door will not open using the outside control.

Windscreen de-laminating

Boot floor significantly corroded, exposing boot contents to the road.

Drivers seat significantly worn altering driving position.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 141,641 miles

Spare tyre defective

Corrosion nearside front chassis leg

Corrosion nearside rear quarter valance

Corrosion offside front wing panel

Corrosion offside rear quarter valance

Front registration plate fading

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front door mirror missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight braking imbalance rear wheels

Fail 9 Aug 2006 141,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion nearside front chassis leg

Corrosion nearside rear valance

Corrosion offside front wing

Corrosion offside rear valance

Front registration plate fading

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Rear service brakes slightly imbalanced

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2006 141,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion Offside front wing

Corrosion nearside front chassis leg

Corrosion nearside rear valance

Corrosion offside rear valance

Front registration plate fading

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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A320 HWD is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 A320 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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A320 HWD is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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