MOT Status
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117,803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant level on minimum
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting prished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules forward facing flexi hose (3.6.B.4e)
headlamp reflectors deteriorated
nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules forward facing flexi hose (3.6.B.4e)
headlamp reflectors deteriorated
nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes covered in sealer
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C159 DYR is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 C159 DYR, 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 C159 DYR registered?
C159 DYR is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C159 DYR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C159 DYR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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