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A60 XFE

1984 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,629 mi
Last recorded264,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA60 XFE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 264,629 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 264,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2006 261,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 261,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A60 XFE is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A60 XFE, 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 A60 XFE registered?

A60 XFE is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A60 XFE safe to buy?

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