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M383 VWC

1994 Volvo 240

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,078 mi
Last recorded209,078 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 240151,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 VWC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 209,078 miles

Oil leak serious oil leak needed urgent attention ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 209,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak serious oil leak needed urgent attention ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 206,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 206,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 203,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 203,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 200,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 196,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 196,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 189,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 183,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 176,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 171,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 165,216 miles

slight damaged near side outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2006 157,645 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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M383 VWC is a 1994 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M383 VWC, 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 M383 VWC registered?

M383 VWC is a 1994 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M383 VWC safe to buy?

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