MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play rear trailing arm bush
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
near side and off side reaflectors loose
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C381 FKM is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C381 FKM, 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 C381 FKM registered?
C381 FKM is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 April 1986.
Is C381 FKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C381 FKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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