MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre perishing
offside headlamp reflector in poor condition
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake disc pads are wearing thin
nearside rear tyre perishing
offside headlamp reflector in poor condition
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C176 TAP is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C176 TAP, 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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How do I check the history of C176 TAP?
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What year was C176 TAP registered?
C176 TAP is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 June 1986.
Is C176 TAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C176 TAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C176 TAP have outstanding finance?
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