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A415 DBL

1984 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,410 mi
Last recorded146,410 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA415 DBL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 146,410 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2006 143,573 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 143,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear light danaged

Pass 16 Sep 2005 139,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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A415 DBL is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A415 DBL, 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 A415 DBL registered?

A415 DBL is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 June 1984.

Is A415 DBL safe to buy?

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