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C162 EBA

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,537 mi
Last recorded139,537 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC162 EBA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 139,537 miles

n/s rear light lense damaged

n/s outer sill holed / just outside percribed area

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear tyres on 2mm tread

n/s o/s steering rack gators perished

n/s rear tie rod bush slightly moved sideways

o/s outer sill surface corrosion

o/s washer jet slightly blocked

rear numberplate taped on

windsreen stonechip

Pass 1 Oct 2008 135,702 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear light lense slight crack

stonechip on windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2008 135,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s rear light lense slight crack

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 130,205 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

n/s rear light lense small crack

Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

n/s rear light lense small crack

Pass 26 Sep 2006 127,061 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 127,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 125,500 miles

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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C162 EBA is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C162 EBA, 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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C162 EBA is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C162 EBA safe to buy?

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