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A982 XME

1984 Volvo 240

Black Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

224,536 mi
Last recorded224,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Volvo 240114,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 XME
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 224,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low and small cracks

Nearside tyre tread low and small cracks

under body repairs and both sill repairs

Fail 12 Dec 2024 224,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 223,918 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 223,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill and rear arch in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door sill and rear arch in door shut (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 222,738 miles

body starting to corrode in places

engine bay covers

Fail 19 Dec 2022 222,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced botom seat belt fixing [floor corroded ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body starting to corrode in places

engine bay covers

Pass 14 Dec 2021 221,977 miles

both ns and o/s sills repaired anjd both spare wheel wells corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 221,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both ns and o/s sills repaired anjd both spare wheel wells corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 220,611 miles

engine bay covers

horn note deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2019 219,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 219,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 217,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 214,838 miles

under body trays

Fail 27 Nov 2017 214,836 miles

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

under body trays

Pass 25 Nov 2016 212,857 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2016 212,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp reflector corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 210,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced deflector deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 208,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 208,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 206,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 205,091 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 205,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 202,968 miles

offside front lower door hinge mounting corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 198,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 198,845 miles

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

front brake backplates corroding away

Fail 15 Nov 2010 198,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mounts broken

front brake backplates corroding away

no fast speed on wipers

servo hose weak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 196,509 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 196,507 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 194,100 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 194,096 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 188,705 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 188,662 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 184,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 182,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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A982 XME is a 1984 Volvo 240 in Black with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A982 XME, 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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A982 XME is a 1984 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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