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A415 SYH

1984 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,580 mi
Last recorded90,580 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA415 SYH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 90,580 miles

Rear Outer sills corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,608 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,493 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside floor joining sill rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2022 83,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside floor joining sill rusty

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 SYH is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A415 SYH registered?

A415 SYH is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A415 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A415 SYH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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