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D93 VCH

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 VCH
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 62,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,485 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking at n/s/f chassis (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

headlamp patterns deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge [175/14t]

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack ends

unable to check repair to o/s sill properly due to filler?

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 28,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,081 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,163 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 21,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,806 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 20,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D93 VCH 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 81.8%.

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 D93 VCH, 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 D93 VCH registered?

D93 VCH is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 14 February 1987.

Is D93 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D93 VCH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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