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A800 MGS

1983 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,022 mi
Last recorded74,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA800 MGS
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 74,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight damage to n/s & o/s/f floor pan

Fail 5 May 2022 74,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight damage to n/s & o/s/f floor pan

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,270 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan slight damage

Offside Front floor pan slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,785 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 70,782 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,705 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

full chassis no not listed should be †yv1244412d2930547

Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 48,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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A800 MGS is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A800 MGS, 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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A800 MGS is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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