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A362 NUG

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA362 NUG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 97,584 miles

Central Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 97,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working stopped working during test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear boot floor / spare wheel well badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 94,073 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 94,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,761 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 85,484 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,940 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A362 NUG is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A362 NUG, 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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A362 NUG is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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