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D26 PWL

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,145 mi
Last recorded169,145 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 PWL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 169,145 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front door jam [by lower hinge corroding]

nearside rear inner wheel arch at front and top corrocing

offside front step sill corroding

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear and has minor cuts in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2009 169,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front door jam [by lower hinge corroding]

nearside rear inner wheel arch at front and top corrocing

offside front step sill corroding

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear and has minor cuts in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2008 165,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front floor to sill corroding

offside front step sill corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 160,787 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2007 160,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing thin and discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2006 158,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front top suspension mountings perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2006 158,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front top suspension mountings perishing

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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D26 PWL is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D26 PWL, 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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D26 PWL is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 March 1987.

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