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D230 NJV

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,948 mi
Last recorded201,948 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 NJV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 201,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wing under bonnet near bonnet hing/ strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis leg before front crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded /out rigger corroded at both ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis leg near rear trailing are front mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected balance valve bolted to chassis leg corroded (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread worn very bad on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill /floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear chassis leg end behind bumper corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 201,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor /inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of chassis leg corroded been welded before (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside centre sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

car under body has been welded alot all over and been under sealed

Fail 19 Sep 2018 201,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor pan /inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor /inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of chassis leg corroded been welded before (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside centre sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

car under body has been welded alot all over and been under sealed

Pass 13 Sep 2017 201,717 miles

under body corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 201,659 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 201,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 201,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 201,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 200,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 200,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 199,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 199,139 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 198,658 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 198,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 197,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 196,485 miles

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 196,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 194,825 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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D230 NJV is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D230 NJV, 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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D230 NJV is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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