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C518 PAN

1986 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 PAN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill heavily corroded, vehicle structure overall not effected

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded , outer Sill

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded , outer Sill

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 90,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,272 miles

N/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracking in treads

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,046 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,034 miles

Rear 'x' member rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,820 miles

All brakes rusty but in good working order

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Vehicle has been heavily under sealed at sometime

Vehicle looks to have been standing for somwtime

Vehicle showing signs of heavu corossion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,820 miles

All brakes rusty but in good working order

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

Vehicle has been heavily under sealed at sometime

Vehicle looks to have been standing for somwtime

Vehicle showing signs of heavu corossion

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,738 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside ahead lamp area rusted too excess.Clutch Slave cylinder leaking

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,901 miles

Off side rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 69,901 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Off side rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,152 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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C518 PAN is a 1986 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C518 PAN, 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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C518 PAN is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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