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C727 ORR

1986 Volvo 240

Yellow Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,132 mi
Last recorded133,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC727 ORR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2007 133,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

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

chrome in n.s headlight getting poor

hole in o.s. outer sill at front

n.s. handbrake effort getting low

n.s.r. door will not open

rear bumper damaged

screen and o.s.r. window mouldings insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2007 132,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 132,709 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

horn sounds poor

n.s. headlight reflector poor condition

slight play in rack and knocking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 131,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 131,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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C727 ORR is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Yellow with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C727 ORR, 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 C727 ORR registered?

C727 ORR is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C727 ORR safe to buy?

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