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A42 BNN

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,286 mi
Last recorded44,286 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 BNN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet corroded

general under body corrosion all over car

n/s front door top step corroed not structure prescribed area

o/s front outer sill corroded to excess not structure prescribed area

poor body work doors and wheel archs corroded no sharp edgess

slight corrosion on all floors and outer and inner sills

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,381 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front outer sill corroed to excessnot structure prescribed area

poor body work doors and wheel archs corroded no sharp edgess

Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,381 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front outer sill corroed to excessnot structure prescribed area

poor body work doors and wheel archs corroded no sharp edgess

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,543 miles

hass corrosion on front and rear wheel arches probabley fibraglags repairs to wheel arches

n/s front outer sill corroded o/s front outer sill corroded not structure prescribed area

poor body work

slight corrsion on inner and outer sills

Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hass corrosion on front and rear wheel arches probabley fibraglags repairs to wheel arches

n/s front outer sill corroded o/s front outer sill corroded not structure prescribed area

poor body work

slight corrsion on inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,779 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s center sill corroded not prescribed area bonnet doors whell arches full of fibre glass filler slight corrosion on outer sills and lower floors and weak metal but as of to day it is not in excess for it to fail its test

Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s center outer sill corroded not prescribed area bonnet doors wheel arches full of fibre glass filler slight corrosion outer sills lower floors

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,500 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 40,500 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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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A42 BNN is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A42 BNN, 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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A42 BNN is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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