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D892 HJT

1987 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD892 HJT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure, not likely to fall from its position.

Fail 15 May 2017 130,393 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

battery insecure, not likely to fall.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,393 miles

both inner rear sills becoming corroded

rear floor becoming corroded close too shock absorber mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2015 130,393 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 17 Feb 2015 130,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,393 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner wheel arches becoming corroded

offside rear sill end becoming corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 130,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear outer sills becoming corroded

floor around both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 130,393 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,393 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Feb 2010 130,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorbers covers deteriorated

slight play offside front inner steering track rod ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2009 130,393 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Feb 2008 128,612 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2007 125,972 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 125,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 123,252 miles

PLAY IN FRONT STRUTS

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2006 123,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLAY IN FRONT STUTS

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN

oil leak

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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D892 HJT is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D892 HJT, 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 D892 HJT registered?

D892 HJT is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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