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D106 WJN

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,027 mi
Last recorded182,027 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 WJN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 182,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 181,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 181,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 181,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 181,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 181,497 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 181,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 181,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 181,017 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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D106 WJN is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 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 D106 WJN, 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 39 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 D106 WJN registered?

D106 WJN is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D106 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D106 WJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D106 WJN have outstanding finance?

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