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D788 CPA

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 CPA
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 59,745 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

off side front wing repeater is slightly damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2012 59,744 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade split

wheel arches,exhaust and general surface corrosion on rear floorpan and suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2009 59,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on wheel rear arches

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on wheel rear arches

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front windscreen starting to delaminate on lower section

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,466 miles

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

Tyre fitted to n/s/f wheel is of commercial type 8 ply rated. Tyre fitted should be of reinforced type.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 57,466 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre fitted to n/s/f wheel is of commercial type 8 ply rated. Tyre fitted should be of reinforced type.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,230 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

rust at rear of both outer sills

Fail 24 Nov 2006 56,230 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in near side rear tyre

rust at rear of both outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,112 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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D788 CPA is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D788 CPA, 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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D788 CPA is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 23 June 1987.

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