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D266 ANR

1987 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

133,956 mi
Last recorded133,956 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD266 ANR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 133,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

damage to rear lights and offside mirror

nearside front a-post/windsceen pillar holed/rotten

sills corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end pivot area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 127,664 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wiper blades split

windscreen chip repair only just meet pass mark

Fail 21 Sep 2010 127,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 121,206 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 121,206 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 149,955 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 149,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 149,939 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 149,939 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 145,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 145,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D266 ANR is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D266 ANR, 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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D266 ANR is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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