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D157 PAX

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 PAX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,091 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished in the side wall

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,264 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,264 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 33,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,528 miles

slight blow exhaust manifold or front pipe or connections †

Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight blow exhaust manifold or front pipe or connections †

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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D157 PAX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D157 PAX, 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 D157 PAX registered?

D157 PAX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 29 January 1987.

Is D157 PAX safe to buy?

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