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A346 JLY

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA346 JLY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,096 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,001 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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A346 JLY is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 A346 JLY, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A346 JLY registered?

A346 JLY is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A346 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A346 JLY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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