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A323 DPH

1983 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA323 DPH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,409 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,409 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 87,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,409 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,409 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A323 DPH is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A323 DPH, 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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A323 DPH is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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