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C733 DND

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC733 DND
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,165 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,927 miles

o/s sill holed in non prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,933 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,933 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,457 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 76,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,899 miles

n/s and o/s floors holed in non prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,750 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 73,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,793 miles

some corrosion to floor not in prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,824 miles

n/s and o/s front floors holed in non prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,338 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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C733 DND is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C733 DND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C733 DND registered?

C733 DND is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C733 DND safe to buy?

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