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C31 NPU

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 NPU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 164,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.

Both steering rack gaitors perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes binding evident when rotated by hand

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 164,497 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.

Both steering rack gaitors perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes binding evident when rotated by hand

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,497 miles

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front brake binding evident when rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front brake binding evident when rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 164,497 miles

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 164,497 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside/components. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 164,497 miles

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 164,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.71% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component insecure Wing coachline trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Areas of corrosion damage/weakness to bodywork and vehicle underside. Some corrosion also present outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodywork beneath rear screen (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 164,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,497 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 164,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 164,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to spare wheel carrier

Pass 11 Sep 2013 164,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 162,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 162,232 miles

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

o/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 160,168 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 160,078 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear stabiliser bar, play in os/r bush

Pass 10 Sep 2010 157,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 157,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 155,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 151,322 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 149,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 145,326 miles

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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C31 NPU 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 61.5%.

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 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 C31 NPU, 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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C31 NPU is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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