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D941 VHD

1987 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,973 mi
Last recorded140,973 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 VHD
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,973 miles

Both front door jams have a hole caused by corrosion.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,622 miles

Front Both Front Brake Backing Plates corroded

General age-related corrosion and suspension components and deterioration and cracking to suspension bushing

Fail 18 Dec 2020 139,622 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Both Front Brake Backing Plates corroded

General age-related corrosion and suspension components and deterioration and cracking to suspension bushing

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,924 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust to various suspension and brake components

various rubber bushings starting to perish and crack but no movement

Fail 21 Nov 2019 138,924 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust to various suspension and brake components

various rubber bushings starting to perish and crack but no movement

Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 137,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,772 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,601 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 134,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,103 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 134,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,188 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 132,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 129,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 124,543 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 121,542 miles

offside outer sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area and not reducing vehicle strength

Pass 21 Dec 2007 116,127 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 116,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 113,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 110,770 miles

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

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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D941 VHD is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D941 VHD, 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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D941 VHD is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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