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A468 CNN

1983 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,777 mi
Last recorded69,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA468 CNN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 69,776 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,250 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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A468 CNN is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A468 CNN, 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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What year was A468 CNN registered?

A468 CNN is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A468 CNN safe to buy?

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