MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate cracked.
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front number plate cracked.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise all backing plates corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
all tyres perrished.
both rear flexi ferrals slightly corroded.
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D496 DSX is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 D496 DSX, 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 D496 DSX registered?
D496 DSX is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 26 February 1987.
Is D496 DSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for D496 DSX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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