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A722 GAP

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,903 mi
Last recorded128,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA722 GAP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both jack points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear part of lens insecure

Nearside Rear wheel arch covered in tape

Fail 20 Jan 2022 128,899 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both jack points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear part of lens insecure

Nearside Rear wheel arch covered in tape

Pass 12 Dec 2020 127,757 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired at sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens cover insecure (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front window operation locks all doors.

Offside Reversing light lens insecure

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushing (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,489 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large sticker on window (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens cover insecure (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front window operation locks all doors.

Offside Reversing light lens insecure

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushing (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,594 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r top axle support bar/tramp bar rear bushes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm to floor pan near front mudflap (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,265 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 108,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 88,351 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 84,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 81,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,388 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 76,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 74,226 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 74,226 miles

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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A722 GAP is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A722 GAP, 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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A722 GAP is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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