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A641 YMG

1984 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,411 mi
Last recorded119,411 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA641 YMG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,411 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,852 miles

offside rear light unit broken

oil leak from engine

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,852 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 118,852 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,852 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 118,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fluctuation to both front brakes

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,569 miles

Battery insecure.

Exhaust slightly corroded and has a slight leak from rear joint.

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge and perished.

Play in nearside rear of steering rack.

Fail 9 Jun 2012 118,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure.

Exhaust slightly corroded and has a slight leak from rear joint.

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge and perished.

Play in nearside rear of steering rack.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,167 miles

Rear brakes out of balance.

Both nearside tyres heavily cracked.

Brakes Advisories: RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 23% Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Movement in steering rack.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 118,151 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All rubber exhaust mounts heavily perished.

Both nearside tyres heavily cracked.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Movement in steering rack.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Rear brakes out of balance.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,665 miles

Battery insecure

Both nearside tyres heavily perished/ starting to crack.

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wing but not structral.

Exhaust system corroded and rear rubber mounts starting to split.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Movement in nearside of steering rack and nearside front wheel bearing.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres near to legal limit.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 13 May 2009 116,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play to n/s rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 115,704 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 115,695 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 115,127 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play to n/s rack

slight noise to front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2007 115,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play to n/s rack

slight noise to front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2006 114,040 miles

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

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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A641 YMG is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A641 YMG, 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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A641 YMG is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 July 1984.

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