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A687 BDL

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,503 mi
Last recorded83,503 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA687 BDL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 83,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,031 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 80,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,278 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf Tyre is perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 77,014 miles

slight oil weeps

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,539 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,539 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,808 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,894 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,327 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,233 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,484 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

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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A687 BDL is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A687 BDL, 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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A687 BDL is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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