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C337 DYN

1986 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,269 mi
Last recorded136,269 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC337 DYN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 136,269 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,267 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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C337 DYN is a 1986 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C337 DYN, 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 C337 DYN registered?

C337 DYN is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C337 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C337 DYN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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