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A438 NKN

1984 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,780 mi
Last recorded74,780 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 NKN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,780 miles

All tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Center exhaust mounts detached

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 74,762 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Center exhaust mounts detached

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,449 miles

front and rear tyres perished

offside door sill corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres perished

offside door sill corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,297 miles

nearside rear tyre persihing

offside door sill corroding

offside front tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,182 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both lower front ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both lower front ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,008 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

poor pattern to offside headlamp

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,673 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 71,921 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s door mirror cracked

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,731 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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A438 NKN is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A438 NKN, 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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A438 NKN is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 February 1984.

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