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L234 ODU

1993 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,092 mi
Last recorded216,092 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 240139,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 ODU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 216,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 207,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 207,143 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 201,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 199,510 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 199,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

centre stop light inop

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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L234 ODU is a 1993 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,510 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 L234 ODU, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L234 ODU registered?

L234 ODU is a 1993 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L234 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L234 ODU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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