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D957 SGF

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD957 SGF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,149 miles

both front floor panels corroded

nearside sill panel corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 137,715 miles

nearside and offside front floor panels corroded

nearside sill panel corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 136,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front floor panels corroded

nearside sill panel corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front chassis corroded

offside front floor panel corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 129,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 129,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 127,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 126,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 124,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 123,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 123,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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D957 SGF is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D957 SGF, 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 D957 SGF registered?

D957 SGF is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D957 SGF safe to buy?

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