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D356 UJN

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD356 UJN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,733 miles

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

wear rack

wear rear disc

Pass 25 Feb 2010 137,142 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear end of sills corroding

wear all disc

wear rack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 131,583 miles

BRAKE RESORVOIR LEVEL LOW

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM -ADVISE REPLACE BULB

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 131,583 miles

BRAKE RESORVOIR LEVEL LOW

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM -ADVISE REPLACE BULB

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 126,784 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 126,668 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 111,726 miles

slight play n/s rack arm.

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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D356 UJN is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D356 UJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D356 UJN?

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What year was D356 UJN registered?

D356 UJN is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D356 UJN safe to buy?

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