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D591 CLT

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD591 CLT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 63,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion starting in nearside inner wheel arch

slight corrosion starting on nearside outer doorsill

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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D591 CLT is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D591 CLT, 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

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What year was D591 CLT registered?

D591 CLT is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D591 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D591 CLT shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D591 CLT have outstanding finance?

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