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D588 BOY

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,710 mi
Last recorded183,710 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD588 BOY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 183,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 183,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2006 183,093 miles

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

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

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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D588 BOY is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D588 BOY, 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 D588 BOY registered?

D588 BOY is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 21 February 1987.

Is D588 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D588 BOY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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