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D619 HPR

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD619 HPR
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 116,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sill panels corroded

various underbody corrosion not effecting mot

Pass 4 Aug 2016 112,987 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 112,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front day light running light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,112 miles

n/s & o/s headlamp reflectors deteriorating, reducing sharpness of dip beam image

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fitted new blade (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump inop. Carried out temp. repair, swapped pipe to rear pump (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s headlamp reflectors deteriorating, reducing sharpness of dip beam image

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,907 miles

n/s & o/s headlamps have slightly reduced light output - reflectors tarnished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,547 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,366 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 84,422 miles

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,710 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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D619 HPR is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D619 HPR, 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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D619 HPR is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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