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D970 LEC

1987 Volvo 240

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD970 LEC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2007 131,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate broken

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 131,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate broken

sills are corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2006 131,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate broken

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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D970 LEC is a 1987 Volvo 240 in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D970 LEC, 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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D970 LEC is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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