1983 Volvo 240 2.1L Petrol · A792 OYB
1983 Volvo 240 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1983. Recorded mileage 285,769 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,769 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
A792 OYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 285,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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A792 OYB Mileage History
- 09/03/2022277,412 mi
- 10/03/2022277,418 mi+6 mi
- 24/03/2023281,236 mi+3,818 mi
- 06/03/2024285,769 mi+4,533 mi
Average of roughly 4,193 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A792 OYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volvo 240 (A792 OYB) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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