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D755 MKN

1987 Volvo 240

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,122 mi
Last recorded152,122 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 MKN
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 152,122 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 152,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 149,790 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 147,669 miles

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

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

n/s/f door sill corroded

o/s/f door sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 107,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 107,901 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 105,948 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 102,310 miles

n/s/f outer doorsill corroded(not within prescribed area).

Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,950 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2007 98,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,354 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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D755 MKN is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D755 MKN, 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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D755 MKN is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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