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ABP 604V

1980 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,860 mi
Last recorded52,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABP 604V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,268 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 52,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,435 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 51,435 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 50,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,004 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,003 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 47,464 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear brake locking on

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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ABP 604V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 102,140 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 ABP 604V, 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 46 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 ABP 604V registered?

ABP 604V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is ABP 604V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABP 604V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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