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D10 VDC

1988 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,313 mi
Last recorded86,313 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volvo 240140,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 VDC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,313 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

All underbody covered in underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,258 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 86,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure X2 (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,164 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill and rear window (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion, deterioration to underside of vehicle some components and rubber bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to limit and age related cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both sill and rear window (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion, deterioration to underside of vehicle some components and rubber bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in the sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,770 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,260 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,691 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,986 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,443 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 68,443 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,633 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,633 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,288 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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D10 VDC is a 1988 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 140,867 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 D10 VDC, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D10 VDC registered?

D10 VDC is a 1988 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is D10 VDC safe to buy?

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