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C114 NHK

1986 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,438 mi
Last recorded198,438 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC114 NHK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 198,438 miles

BRAKE SERVO PIPE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION BY JOIN CLAMP SLIGHT BLOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD AND OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTOR SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 197,545 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BRAKE SERVO PIPE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 23 Nov 2009 197,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BRAKE SERVO PIPE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 10 Jun 2008 195,904 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 195,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 195,001 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 194,900 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid is just above minimum .all †brake pipes are covered in under seal

Pass 13 Apr 2006 192,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 192,398 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

carb ov er flow pipe dripping fuel

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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C114 NHK is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,638 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 C114 NHK, 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 40 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C114 NHK registered?

C114 NHK is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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