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D342 TBW

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD342 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,325 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check rear brake pads due to not being visible

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,187 miles

Battery insecure

both outer stils corroded

brake warning light on but fluid level ok

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2008 84,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

both outer stils corroded

brake warning light on but fluid level ok

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2007 83,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Recent repair caried out to floor / sill area n/s , covered with underseal - full inspection not posible.

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,538 miles

Recent repair caried out to floor / sill area n/s , covered with underseal - full inspection not posible.

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 82,765 miles

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

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

Brake warning indicator on....Reqs investigation

N/S/F sill area badly coroded

O/S/ Door mirror has tempory repair

Slight damp patch around base of servo (inside vehicle)

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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D342 TBW is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D342 TBW, 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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D342 TBW is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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