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D556 VAM

1994 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 240151,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD556 VAM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2008 146,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 145,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 144,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 143,413 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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D556 VAM is a 1994 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 151,602 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 D556 VAM, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D556 VAM registered?

D556 VAM is a 1994 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is D556 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D556 VAM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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