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D114 YCK

1987 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 YCK
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,712 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2022 120,712 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 120,712 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,704 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 120,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,943 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,366 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,755 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 112,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,522 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 105,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,113 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,068 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,711 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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D114 YCK is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D114 YCK, 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.

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D114 YCK is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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