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C607 WLW

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC607 WLW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,361 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Surface corrosion on outer sill

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,361 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,988 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 78,514 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres perished

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 27 May 2009 78,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S & O/S rear tyres perished

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion on bulkhead

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,018 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,928 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,292 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 74,074 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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C607 WLW is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C607 WLW, 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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C607 WLW is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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