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C766 HCV

1986 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,632 mi
Last recorded123,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Volvo 240123,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC766 HCV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 123,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,992 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 118,992 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 113,980 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 113,926 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in o/side of steering rack

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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C766 HCV is a 1986 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C766 HCV, 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 C766 HCV registered?

C766 HCV is a 1986 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C766 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C766 HCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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