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A609 KCK

1983 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA609 KCK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,670 miles

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

dammage to offside outer sill area

Fail 28 Jan 2014 71,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

dammage to offside outer sill area

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,908 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 69,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,444 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,598 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,428 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,518 miles

Rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 27 Jul 2006 65,518 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

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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A609 KCK is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A609 KCK, 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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A609 KCK is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 September 1983.

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