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D269 KAH

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,402 mi
Last recorded163,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD269 KAH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 163,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 162,402 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 162,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 163,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 163,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 158,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 155,049 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Brake Pedal Rubber Worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track Rod Slight Play

Offside Front Inner Track Rod Slight Play

Pass 20 Jul 2020 151,532 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 24 Jun 2019 148,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 148,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 142,376 miles

both headlights just show images

Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 103,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,540 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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D269 KAH is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D269 KAH, 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 D269 KAH registered?

D269 KAH is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D269 KAH safe to buy?

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