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D207 YUT

1987 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,541 mi
Last recorded168,541 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD207 YUT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 168,541 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 162,332 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 162,332 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 161,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 158,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 156,940 miles

rear of nearside outer sill is corroded.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 156,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

rear of nearside outer sill is corroded.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 3 Jan 2011 152,719 miles

Offside front brake pipe clip damaged but brake pipe remains adequately supported.

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2010 152,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake pipe clip damaged but brake pipe remains adequately supported.

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2009 148,672 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 148,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 147,613 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 147,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 146,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 144,785 miles

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

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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D207 YUT is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D207 YUT, 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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D207 YUT is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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