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DJN 986X

1981 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 2846cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1981 Volvo 24099,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 986X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,846cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,233 miles

front brake flexi hoses slightly corroded.

general body condistion poor and corrcded,

n/s body sill holed out mounting area.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 58,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 58,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosiom to nearside outer sill

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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DJN 986X is a 1981 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,846cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,857 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 DJN 986X, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DJN 986X?

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What year was DJN 986X registered?

DJN 986X is a 1981 Volvo 240, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is DJN 986X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJN 986X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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