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A944 THV

1983 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,365 mi
Last recorded140,365 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Volvo 240106,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 THV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2007 140,365 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s fog lamp missing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 140,365 miles

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

n/s fog lamp missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 136,238 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2006 136,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2005 133,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s day driving light was not working rectified at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2005 133,034 miles

o/s day driving light was not working rectified at time of test

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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A944 THV is a 1983 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A944 THV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A944 THV registered?

A944 THV is a 1983 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A944 THV safe to buy?

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