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C265 UGY

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

248,316 mi
Last recorded248,316 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 UGY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 248,316 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 246,995 miles

under-body surface corrosion on brake & suspension parts.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 246,995 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under-body surface corrosion on brake & suspension parts.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 246,974 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

under-body surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 244,479 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 244,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 238,675 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 238,675 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 233,406 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 233,406 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 227,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 227,419 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 221,490 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 221,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 214,052 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 214,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside 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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C265 UGY is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 C265 UGY, 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 C265 UGY registered?

C265 UGY is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 April 1986.

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