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D704 OKE

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,728 mi
Last recorded166,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 OKE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 166,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 166,278 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 166,728 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 166,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 163,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded may need replacing soon.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 159,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 156,635 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 151,793 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 145,755 miles

note condition of rear number plate

Fail 20 Nov 2007 145,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

note condition of rear number plate

Pass 18 Nov 2006 139,786 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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D704 OKE is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D704 OKE, 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 D704 OKE registered?

D704 OKE is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D704 OKE safe to buy?

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