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D797 UOO

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,893 mi
Last recorded67,893 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 UOO
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 67,893 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 67,893 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 67,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 67,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,893 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 65,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,431 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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D797 UOO is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D797 UOO, 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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What year was D797 UOO registered?

D797 UOO is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D797 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D797 UOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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