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C116 MOO

1986 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,346 mi
Last recorded176,346 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 MOO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2007 176,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 167,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C116 MOO is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C116 MOO, 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 C116 MOO registered?

C116 MOO is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C116 MOO safe to buy?

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