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A754 HKD

1983 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA754 HKD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 149,563 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 149,563 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 130,867 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,891 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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A754 HKD is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A754 HKD, 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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A754 HKD is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A754 HKD safe to buy?

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