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A43 ULG

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,484 mi
Last recorded122,484 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 ULG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,900 miles

Oil leak

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split and worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 117,939 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 117,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 May 2007 115,559 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to both front MacPherson struts

Offside front brake hoses cracking

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 115,556 miles

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

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to both front macpherson struts

Offside front brake hoses slight cracking

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 113,163 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm min 1.6mm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2006 113,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wheel bearings, slight play.

Both wiper blades split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear tyres 2mm min 1.6mm

oil leak

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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A43 ULG is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A43 ULG, 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 A43 ULG registered?

A43 ULG is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A43 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A43 ULG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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