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D553 SPP

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 SPP
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,034 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,612 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 85,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,814 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 68,851 miles

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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D553 SPP is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D553 SPP, 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 D553 SPP registered?

D553 SPP is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D553 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D553 SPP shows 24 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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