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C218 MOO

1986 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,602 mi
Last recorded50,602 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 MOO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,602 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 50,602 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,602 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 50,602 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 50,602 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 50,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 49,584 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 49,584 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 49,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,382 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Rear near side brake binding slightly when jacked up

Pass 9 May 2016 49,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 48,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,735 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 45,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has surface cracks on outer wall slight

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,234 miles

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

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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C218 MOO 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 72.7%.

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 C218 MOO, 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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C218 MOO is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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