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D244 GEX

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD244 GEX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 129,861 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise to change nearside rear wiper

front discs corroding

front tyres outer walls starting to split

fuel tank corroding

offside front floor starting to corrode

rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 129,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 129,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s sill hoiled and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2005 129,120 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 129,084 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OUTER SILLS CORRODED, N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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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D244 GEX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D244 GEX, 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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What year was D244 GEX registered?

D244 GEX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D244 GEX safe to buy?

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