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A371 HPJ

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 HPJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp wiper blades split

Pass 1 Sep 2005 91,849 miles

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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A371 HPJ is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A371 HPJ, 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 A371 HPJ registered?

A371 HPJ is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A371 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A371 HPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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