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C754 LNO

1986 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

229,439 mi
Last recorded229,439 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC754 LNO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 229,439 miles

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

headlight reflectors discolouring ---poor light output

Fail 8 Apr 2013 229,439 miles

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

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

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

headlight reflectors discolouring ---poor light output

Pass 1 Mar 2012 221,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 218,385 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS

all brake pipes are covered in a thick layer of underseal

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded and weak

both rear outter sills are corroded and weak

offside rear light cluster is damaged

underside of the vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2010 218,382 miles

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

UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR SEAT BELTS

all brake pipes are covered in a thick layer of underseal

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded and weak

both rear outter sills are corroded and weak

offside rear light cluster is damaged

underside of the vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2009 213,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 213,070 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 204,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 204,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 194,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 194,862 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 186,741 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 186,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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C754 LNO is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C754 LNO, 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 C754 LNO registered?

C754 LNO is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 22 March 1986.

Is C754 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C754 LNO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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