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A801 HBY

1983 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA801 HBY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,445 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor/wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front drum sticks have slight play

rear number in poor condition

steering shalf,top u.j has slight play

Pass 2 May 2018 58,749 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

play in rack

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,456 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced head lamps loosing dip pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,855 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced head lamps loosing dip pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,213 miles

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes where the axle meets the trailing arms are worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes where the axle meets the trailing arms are worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,854 miles

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes worn.where trailing arms attach to.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,856 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking inner/outer sidewalls

front flexi brake hoses cracking

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,304 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner/outer sidewalls

n/s and o/s steering rack play

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,755 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 45,755 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,620 miles

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

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,620 miles

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,008 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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A801 HBY is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A801 HBY, 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 A801 HBY registered?

A801 HBY is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 December 1983.

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