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D71 CLF

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,392 mi
Last recorded176,392 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD71 CLF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 176,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 176,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 176,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 176,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 176,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 176,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 176,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 176,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 170,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 170,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,020 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 164,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 157,876 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 144,085 miles

windscreen delaminating around edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 133,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 133,588 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,023 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 128,023 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,487 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 120,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 111,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 103,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,357 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 96,920 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 96,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,133 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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D71 CLF is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D71 CLF, 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 D71 CLF registered?

D71 CLF is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D71 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D71 CLF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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