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A477 GGV

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 GGV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 145,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,781 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 145,760 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 145,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 145,750 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S & O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

WELDING HAS BEEN DONE TO FLOORING & N/S O/S OUTER SILLS

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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A477 GGV is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A477 GGV, 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 A477 GGV registered?

A477 GGV is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A477 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A477 GGV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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