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A441 FLP

1983 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA441 FLP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,172 miles

advise both front headlight reflectors may need attention before next test

advise front number plate

advise offside mirror glass

Fail 21 Jun 2008 103,160 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise offside mirror glass

Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,082 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 102,081 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside front inner steering rack joint slight play

advise offside door mirror glass

Pass 5 Jan 2006 101,698 miles

advise inner steering rack joint nearside front slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2006 101,696 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise nearside front inner steering rack joint slight play

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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A441 FLP is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A441 FLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A441 FLP registered?

A441 FLP is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A441 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A441 FLP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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