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D304 BPA

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

181,833 mi
Last recorded181,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 BPA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 181,833 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 181,833 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 181,833 miles

Nearside Front bonnet hinge seized

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 181,833 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 181,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 181,833 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 181,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 181,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 181,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 181,834 miles

Headlamp reflectors are in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 181,832 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 181,821 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 181,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 181,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 181,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 179,960 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 176,820 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 172,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 172,733 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 167,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 162,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 157,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 151,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 145,898 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 140,027 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 132,046 miles

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.

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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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.

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