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D220 FRV

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD220 FRV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,908 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,549 miles

Battery secured only with cable ties.

End float at nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,549 miles

Battery secured only with cable ties.

End float at nearside front wheel bearing.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,712 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc's pitted.

Slight end float in nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tailgate gas struts weak.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,763 miles

Rear brake effort slightly uneven.

Slight end float in nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,113 miles

Battery insecure

Very slight end float in nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,687 miles

Battery insecure

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,889 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,760 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 39,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 10 May 2005 38,396 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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D220 FRV is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D220 FRV, 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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D220 FRV is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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