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A50 XOS

1984 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 XOS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 124,180 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 124,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,539 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 122,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A50 XOS is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 A50 XOS, 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 A50 XOS registered?

A50 XOS is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A50 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A50 XOS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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