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C422 WLN

1986 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,150 mi
Last recorded183,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 WLN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 183,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 183,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 183,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 181,685 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 181,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 179,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 177,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 177,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 161,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 161,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 145,020 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 144,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 140,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 139,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 138,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 138,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 136,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 132,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 132,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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C422 WLN is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C422 WLN, 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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C422 WLN is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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