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A962 SNO

1984 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,845 mi
Last recorded71,845 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 SNO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear tow bar prescribed area corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing a lamp (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 60,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing a lamp (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,467 miles

Front lower cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,614 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion badly corroded not within 30cm of mount (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust has various repairs

Fail 12 Aug 2016 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion badly corroded not within 30cm of mount (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust has various repairs

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,983 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,983 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes have been undersilled and painted

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes have been undersilled and painted

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,492 miles

nsf headlamp reflector in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,856 miles

N/S/R Tyre has met MOT requirements but is showing early signs of structural decay.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 52,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,435 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,435 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A962 SNO is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 A962 SNO, 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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A962 SNO is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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