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C742 WLY

1986 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC742 WLY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,712 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,207 miles

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

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,537 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,997 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 110,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedalo rubber worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,483 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 108,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,953 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 108,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 106,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 106,143 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 106,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 104,354 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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C742 WLY 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 59.1%.

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 C742 WLY, 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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C742 WLY is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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