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C628 VRF

1986 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,583 mi
Last recorded108,583 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 VRF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 108,583 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 108,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 108,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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C628 VRF is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C628 VRF, 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 C628 VRF registered?

C628 VRF is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is C628 VRF safe to buy?

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