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C159 DYR

1986 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,803 mi
Last recorded117,803 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 DYR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,803 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 117,771 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 117,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,944 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,941 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,325 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 114,305 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 112,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 112,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 111,769 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 110,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 109,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 106,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 103,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 103,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 103,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 102,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 102,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,315 miles

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.

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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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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