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C172 TEY

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

162,177 mi
Last recorded162,177 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC172 TEY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2007 162,177 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 153,484 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 153,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C172 TEY is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C172 TEY, 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 C172 TEY registered?

C172 TEY is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C172 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C172 TEY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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