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A40 XMO

1983 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

204,787 mi
Last recorded204,787 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 XMO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 204,787 miles

tyres slightly stretched on rims but seated

under side of vehicle damage where vehicle lowered

Pass 3 Dec 2021 200,224 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both mounts perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 196,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering inner tie rod

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of rocker cover and elsewhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear lower wheelarches corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 195,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Rear Lower wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 194,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside head lamp dull but has pattern

Offside Front tyre on legal limits

Rear lower valance corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 192,879 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

emissions just in hc

front tyres perished

o/s n/s rear lights damaged lenses tape fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 191,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s o/s rear light lenses damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2015 189,043 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 189,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 186,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 182,481 miles

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

both rear light lenses broken

fuel pipe by gearbox mount very rusty

n/s/r tyre perishing ,recomend soon

Pass 16 Aug 2012 179,526 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 175,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lens chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2011 175,405 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2010 171,852 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp lens chipped

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Aug 2010 171,844 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp lens chipped

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2009 167,183 miles

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

both rear tyre perishing and splitting between tread, recommend changing

front and rear registration plates deterorating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 163,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 159,675 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 159,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 194,546 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber rubbers worn

both rear tie bar rubbers worn

diff oil leak

n/s track rod end has slight play

o/s track rod end has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2006 154,948 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear differential oil leak

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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A40 XMO is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A40 XMO, 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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A40 XMO is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 September 1983.

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