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D784 UEV

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD784 UEV
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 128,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 128,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 127,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 127,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 126,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 124,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,135 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 121,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,614 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 115,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 112,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,228 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 110,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 104,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 102,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 99,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,054 miles

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

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

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

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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D784 UEV is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D784 UEV, 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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D784 UEV is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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