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A920 RTP

1984 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

128,338 mi
Last recorded128,338 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 RTP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 128,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 123,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To rear of wheel. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To rear of wheel. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 116,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To rear of wheel. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To rear of wheel. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear one of two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 95,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear one of two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,802 miles

Both front wheel bearing slight play

Both front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Drop link rubber cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,615 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 86,615 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,532 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,075 miles

corrosion exhaust

screen milky around edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight pitting nearside rear disc

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,173 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 68,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 68,724 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,852 miles

slight lift steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,879 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 64,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight lift steering rack

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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A920 RTP is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,799 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 A920 RTP, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A920 RTP registered?

A920 RTP is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A920 RTP safe to buy?

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