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D338 LWT

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,826 mi
Last recorded104,826 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 LWT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,826 miles

Heavy surface corrosion and holes in none prescribed areas and surface corrosion in prescribed areas

M.O.T Pre Checks engine oil level low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front sill step corroded to holes

Nearside steering rack knuckle joint slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water stain at engine thermostat area

offside rear axle leaking oil

Fail 28 Feb 2012 104,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Heavy surface corrosion and holes in none prescribed areas and surface corrosion in prescribed areas

M.O.T Pre Checks engine oil level low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front sill step corroded to holes

Nearside steering rack knuckle joint slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water stain at engine thermostat area

offside rear axle leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front chassis surface corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor holed (repaired inside vehicle)

offside rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 99,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front chassis surface corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor holed (repaired inside vehicle)

offside rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 97,405 miles

front and rear reg plates in poor condition - advise replace

Fail 2 Dec 2009 97,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear reg plates in poor condition - advise replace

Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,184 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front reg plate starting to dis-colour

o/s front floor corroded not considered excessive but advise repair

Fail 27 Nov 2008 94,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front reg plate starting to dis-colour

o/s front floor corroded not considered excessive but advise repair

Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s handbrake slightly low effort.

signs of oil leak at o/s rear back plate

slight corrosion - (brake pipes @ bulk head)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,212 miles

o/s handbrake slightly low effort.

signs of oil leak at o/s rear back plate

slight corrosion - (brake pipes @ bulk head)

Pass 30 May 2006 81,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 81,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D338 LWT is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D338 LWT, 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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D338 LWT is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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