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C38 TDX

1986 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 TDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,758 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 92,756 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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C38 TDX is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C38 TDX, 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 C38 TDX registered?

C38 TDX is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C38 TDX safe to buy?

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