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A94 PHK

1984 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,657 mi
Last recorded107,657 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA94 PHK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 97,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 25 May 2010 95,352 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,348 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 95,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 95,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,598 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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A94 PHK is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A94 PHK, 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 A94 PHK registered?

A94 PHK is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A94 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A94 PHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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