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C589 VLB

1986 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,650 mi
Last recorded117,650 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 VLB
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 117,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

corrosion to inner rear sills

corrosion to osr in window sill

corrosion to osr inner wheel arch

damage to nsr light lense

front brake discs worn

front to rear metal brake pipes covered in underseal

handbrake high travel

nsf floor pan corroded and holed

nsr inner wheel arch corroded

nsr roadwheel rim damage

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished and crackedx

osr sidelight slight interaction

osr tyre on legal limit 1.6mm on centre of tread

osr wheel arch corroded

welding repair to osr nsr outer sills

welding repairs to inner sills

Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,963 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 115,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

blow from front section rear section joint

corrosion to o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 30 Jan 2007 113,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 113,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking and cap missing

Pass 31 Jan 2006 108,711 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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C589 VLB is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C589 VLB, 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 C589 VLB registered?

C589 VLB is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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