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D863 SGJ

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 SGJ
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 120,454 miles

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

exhaust blow exhaust manifold

headlamp reflectors very poor condition borderline pass

offside steering rack ball end worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,454 miles

exhaust blow exhaust manifold

headlamp reflectors very poor condition borderline pass

offside steering rack ball end worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,182 miles

front brake pads worn low

headlamp reflectors very poor condition, debateable light output,borderline pass

offside steering rack ball end worn

parking brakes did not lock out

suspension knock nearside front

Fail 12 Dec 2012 120,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamp reflectors very poor condition, debateable light output,borderline pass

parking brakes did not lock out

suspension knock nearside front

Pass 14 Oct 2011 115,979 miles

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

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)

both rear sill ends badly corroded borderline pass

dash warning lamps obscured

headlamp reflectors poor condition borderline pass

near side rear wheel arch badly corroded on edge of prescribed area borderline pass

Fail 14 Oct 2011 115,979 miles

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

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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear sill ends badly corroded borderline pass

dash warning lamps obscured

headlamp reflectors poor condition borderline pass

near side rear wheel arch badly corroded on edge of prescribed area borderline pass

Fail 7 Oct 2010 106,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advanced corrosion evident both rear sills and wheel arches, nearside borderline pass

headlamp reflectors tarnished borderline pass

offside steering rack ball end worn close to service limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 106,929 miles

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

advanced corrosion evident both rear sills and wheel arches, nearside borderline pass

headlamp reflectors tarnished borderline pass

offside steering rack ball end worn close to service limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

slight imbalance in rear service brake

Fail 6 Oct 2009 99,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight imbalance in rear service brake

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive and no sharp edges

slighty play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2008 92,745 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive and no sharp edges

slighty play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,602 miles

Oil leak

harsh corrosion to nearside rear lower sill

offside and naerside front and rear flexible brake hose's perished

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings'

slight play in offside and nearside rear tie rod bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,602 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front brake pad's worn

harsh corrosion to nearside rear lower sill

offside and nearside front and rear flexible brake hose's perished

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearing's

slight play in offside and nearside rear tie rod arm bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,963 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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D863 SGJ is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D863 SGJ, 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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D863 SGJ is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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