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C182 MFV

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,432 mi
Last recorded149,432 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 MFV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 149,432 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Front wing corroded but not structural and not dangerous

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,430 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,738 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2022 147,735 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 May 2021 147,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 145,672 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 143,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,772 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 141,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc's dust sheilds corroded

front wings corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 139,764 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake back plates corroded

offside steering rack play

reg plate lamps dim

Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 137,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 136,250 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 136,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 136,162 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

battry insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 134,505 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2011 134,505 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 131,053 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front passenger seat slightly insecure

rear seat back rest slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2009 131,053 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front passenger seat slightly insecure

rear seat back rest slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 129,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 129,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2007 127,247 miles

All front brake pads at least tow thirds worn. †Left-hand rear inner brake pad worn close to disc.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 123,377 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 123,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C182 MFV is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C182 MFV, 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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C182 MFV is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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