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L234 PEG

1994 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Volvo 240151,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 PEG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 143,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 143,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 141,853 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 141,850 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 PEG is a 1994 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 151,602 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 L234 PEG, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L234 PEG registered?

L234 PEG is a 1994 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L234 PEG safe to buy?

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