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C251 ARV

1986 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,512 mi
Last recorded70,512 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 ARV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,188 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f beam image weak

o/s/f tyre slightly perished sidewall and starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre slithly perished and starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,120 miles

o/s wiper small split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,112 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,220 miles

front offside headlamp intensity slightly low †nearside wiper split on end †

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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C251 ARV is a 1986 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C251 ARV, 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 C251 ARV registered?

C251 ARV is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C251 ARV safe to buy?

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