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A469 WOM

1984 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,944 mi
Last recorded178,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA469 WOM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 178,944 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 178,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 176,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre splitting and cracking

offside front tyre splitting and cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2012 176,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre splitting and cracking

offside front tyre splitting and cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 174,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 172,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 170,116 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 166,649 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 163,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 159,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

nearside headlamp cracked but not affecting the beam

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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A469 WOM is a 1984 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A469 WOM, 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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What year was A469 WOM registered?

A469 WOM is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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