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C315 ENF

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

149,899 mi
Last recorded149,899 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 ENF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,899 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 149,899 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 149,788 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 149,701 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Central Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 149,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 149,048 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 149,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Jul 2015 148,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bulkhead under windscreen corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 148,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 148,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 147,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 147,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 147,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 147,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 147,243 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 147,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

boot lid slam panel corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 146,458 miles

n/s+ o/s front steering rack slight play

rear tail gate slam panel corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 146,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s+ o/s front steering rack slight play

rear tail gate slam panel corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 146,029 miles

n/s + o/s steering rack slight play

Battery insecure

tail gate slam panel corroded + offside rear wheel arch

Fail 17 Jul 2008 145,981 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

n/s + o/s steering rack slight play

tail gate slam panel corroded + offside rear wheel arch

Pass 31 Jul 2007 145,495 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 145,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack slight play

tailgate slam pannel corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 144,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 144,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

battery insecure

corrosion on and arround tailgate

n/s o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Jul 2005 143,837 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 143,837 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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C315 ENF is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 C315 ENF, 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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C315 ENF is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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