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D218 DDX

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 DDX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 105,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and gearbox oil sipping / need attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion / underbody seal

Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,389 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills/ and inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, need attension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine and gearbox seeping oil.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,389 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sills and inner wheel arch badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch lower section badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,389 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sill and inner wheel arch badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel lower section . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit, should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber support mounting cracking/ braking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 105,388 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure warning light in dash. (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine in many places. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit, should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber support mounting cracking/ braking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,388 miles

Nearside Front brake pad worn to legal limit should replace.

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

engine seeping oil in many places should investigate and repair, marginal pass.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad worn to legal limit should replace.

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

engine seeping oil in many places should investigate and repair, marginal pass.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 105,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mount missing but system not insecure

slight corrosion nearside front floor area/outer rigger

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,678 miles

n/s outrigger corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,118 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,337 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,621 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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D218 DDX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D218 DDX, 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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D218 DDX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 June 1987.

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