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A965 PJX

1984 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,356 mi
Last recorded212,356 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA965 PJX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 212,356 miles

vehical undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2013 212,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

vehical undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,776 miles

brake pipes and underside of vehical undersealed

Pass 17 May 2011 204,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 202,717 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor and brake pipes undersealed

Fail 14 May 2010 202,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 8 May 2009 201,355 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 201,340 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 196,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 195,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 194,812 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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A965 PJX is a 1984 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A965 PJX, 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 A965 PJX registered?

A965 PJX is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 May 1984.

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