MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front bonnet hinge seized
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Centre stop light is not working
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sills are showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested All (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam All (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Centre stop light is not working
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sills are showing signs of corrosion
Both outer sills are showing signs of slight corrosion
Headlamp reflectors are in poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear tie bar bushes are perishing
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both outer sills are showing signs of slight corrosion
Headlamp reflectors are in poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear tie bar bushes are perishing
Headlamp reflectors are in poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp reflectors are in poor condition
Os handbrake performance is low
Play in steering joints near side front
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Both outer sills are corroded
Centre stop light is not working
Play in rack ns
Play in suspension joints os
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D304 BPA is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 D304 BPA, 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 D304 BPA registered?
D304 BPA is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 April 1987.
Is D304 BPA safe to buy?
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