1983 Volvo 240 2.1L Petrol · A327 HKB
1983 Volvo 240 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1983. Recorded mileage 18,100 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2127cc
A327 HKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 18,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A327 HKB Mileage History
- 10/08/202215,706 mi
- 08/08/202317,815 mi+2,109 mi
- 15/08/202317,815 mi
- 17/03/202518,100 mi+285 mi
- 17/03/202518,100 mi
Average of roughly 921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A327 HKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volvo 240 (A327 HKB) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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