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A544 THT

1984 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,588 mi
Last recorded164,588 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 THT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 164,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 May 2017 164,450 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2017 164,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust security not great

General corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 161,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear corrosion rear of wheel

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear corrosion rear of wheel

Rear corrosion

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 161,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear corrosion rear of wheel

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear corrosion rear of wheel

Rear corrosion

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

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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A544 THT is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A544 THT, 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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A544 THT is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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