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A720 OEV

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,753 mi
Last recorded176,753 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA720 OEV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 176,753 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 176,750 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 170,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 170,452 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure pad retaining locking pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 168,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 168,049 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 164,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 163,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 163,286 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 163,284 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 162,925 miles

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

power steering working but seems to have more resistance in right hand lock

Fail 23 Feb 2016 162,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering working but seems to have more resistance in right hand lock

Pass 4 Mar 2015 162,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 161,611 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 161,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 160,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 155,845 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 153,383 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 153,362 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 152,284 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 152,252 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 150,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 148,223 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 148,193 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2005 143,329 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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A720 OEV is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A720 OEV, 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 A720 OEV registered?

A720 OEV is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A720 OEV safe to buy?

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