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ATK 284W

1980 Volvo 240

Brown Petrol 2127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,061 mi
Last recorded74,061 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Volvo 240102,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATK 284W
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,042 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,027 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,001 miles

Has worn and pitted rear discs x2.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,956 miles

HAS PITTED REAR DISC X2.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 73,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,962 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,278 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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ATK 284W is a 1980 Volvo 240 in Brown with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ATK 284W, 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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ATK 284W is a 1980 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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