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D149 DBY

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD149 DBY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 120,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 119,475 miles

n/s/r/outer sill rusty will need plate next year

o/s/r/outer sill rusty will need plate next year

Pass 4 May 2012 118,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 116,991 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 116,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 115,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 114,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 112,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 110,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 108,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 106,135 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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D149 DBY is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D149 DBY, 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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What year was D149 DBY registered?

D149 DBY is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is D149 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D149 DBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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