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ADN 314V

1980 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADN 314V
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 138,093 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 138,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,041 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 138,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 137,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 137,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 137,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 137,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 137,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 137,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ADN 314V is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADN 314V, 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.

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ADN 314V is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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