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A894 GLC

1983 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,394 mi
Last recorded198,394 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA894 GLC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 198,394 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 197,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill coroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill coroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 197,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 197,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 196,214 miles

Rear exhaust rubber broken rear but still secure

Fail 6 Aug 2018 196,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected as marked on yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber broken rear but still secure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 195,352 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 10 Aug 2016 194,071 miles

offside and nearside inner sills coroding

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 10 Aug 2016 194,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside inner sills coroding

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 7 Aug 2015 193,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 193,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 191,475 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 191,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak

osf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 189,029 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 189,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 184,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 184,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 180,789 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 180,789 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 175,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 175,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 171,608 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 171,608 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 168,022 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 168,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2007 163,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 163,104 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 160,198 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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A894 GLC is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A894 GLC, 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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A894 GLC is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 September 1983.

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