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A437 GRT

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,418 mi
Last recorded75,418 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA437 GRT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 75,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 May 2017 75,410 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both side body (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 May 2016 75,397 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s wiper smeer slightly advise change

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin advise brake inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,378 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 72,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,667 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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A437 GRT is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A437 GRT, 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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A437 GRT is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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