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D752 BEG

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

204,952 mi
Last recorded204,952 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD752 BEG
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 204,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 204,952 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated REAR HOSE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (BOTH BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated REAR HOSE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (BOTH BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LATERAL CONTROL ARM (BOTH BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT HOSE (BORDER PASS) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT HOSE (BORDER PASS) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 30 Jan 2021 204,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 204,952 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to column U J (2.3 (a) (i))

minor fuel leak from tank drain plug

Fail 20 Jan 2020 204,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to column U J (2.3 (a) (i))

minor fuel leak from tank drain plug

Fail 19 Dec 2019 204,952 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint locking device missing 2x bolts missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

cooling fan not connected/motor seized

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2011 197,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front running light not working

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 190,733 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 190,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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D752 BEG is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D752 BEG, 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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D752 BEG is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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