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C390 BEL

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC390 BEL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r outer tyre wall perished

rear no plate fading

slight blow centre exhaust joints

temporary repairs to parts of exhaust system

Pass 15 May 2007 94,430 miles

front flexie b/hoses slightly perished

n/ plates fading

rear tie bar bushes slightly perished

slight play n/s of steering rack

temporary repairs to exhaust

w/screen stonechipped

Fail 14 May 2007 94,423 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front flexie b/hoses slightly perished

no plates fading

rear tie bar bushes slighlly perished

slight play n/s of steering rack

temporary repairs to exhaust

w/screen stonechipped

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,114 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear number plate fading

temp repair to exhaust rear section

Fail 29 Mar 2006 90,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexie brake hoses slightly perished

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

rear no plate fading

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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C390 BEL is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C390 BEL, 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 C390 BEL registered?

C390 BEL is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C390 BEL safe to buy?

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