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A737 SAE

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA737 SAE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2024 121,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Whole underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN THICK UNDERSEAL

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been extensively undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath everywhere

Pass 10 Feb 2016 118,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,595 miles

n/s and o/s boot floor corroded , not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 108,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,795 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 103,172 miles

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

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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A737 SAE is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A737 SAE, 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 A737 SAE registered?

A737 SAE is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is A737 SAE safe to buy?

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