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C382 NVK

1986 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,450 mi
Last recorded110,450 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 NVK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,450 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,638 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 108,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 105,803 miles

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

Oil leak

condition of the o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer side wall-cracking

fuel pipe riplaced with rubber hose

Fail 8 Jun 2012 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

condition of the o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer side wall-cracking

fuel pipe riplaced with rubber hose

Pass 4 May 2011 101,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 98,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front steering arm has a play

offside rear discs cover plate corroded

Fail 1 May 2010 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front steering arm has a play

offside rear discs cover plate corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,608 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades splitting

Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,425 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,298 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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C382 NVK is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 C382 NVK, 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 C382 NVK registered?

C382 NVK is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is C382 NVK safe to buy?

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