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A476 GGW

1984 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,317 mi
Last recorded43,317 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 GGW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,317 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

servo hose starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,249 miles

underside corroaded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside corroaded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,626 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A476 GGW is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A476 GGW, 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 A476 GGW registered?

A476 GGW is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A476 GGW safe to buy?

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