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A634 LBW

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,395 mi
Last recorded71,395 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA634 LBW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,802 miles

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

Small hole in n/s front sill outside prescibed area

Temp repaire made to one centre exhaust mounting

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,388 miles

centre exhaust silencer has one temporary support mounting

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,158 miles

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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A634 LBW is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A634 LBW, 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 A634 LBW registered?

A634 LBW is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 September 1983.

Is A634 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A634 LBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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