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C566 TGY

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,682 mi
Last recorded158,682 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 TGY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 158,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 158,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 158,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 155,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 155,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 154,978 miles

6x brake flexi pipes poor , play osr tre , rear number plate poor , oil leak , slight play in front lower stearing uj , hole in osf outer sill , washers/wipers poor , chip in zone a less than 10mm.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 154,976 miles

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

6x brake flexi pipes poor , play osr tre , rear number plate poor , oil leak , slight play in front lower stearing uj , hole in osf outer sill , washers/wipers poor , chip in zone a less than 10mm.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 152,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 152,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 149,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 149,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2007 147,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 142,173 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 142,173 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C566 TGY is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C566 TGY, 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 C566 TGY registered?

C566 TGY is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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