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DUG 56Y

1987 Volvo 240

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 56Y
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 90,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,954 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,953 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,499 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,974 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,041 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 73,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 73,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,639 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,476 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 12 Dec 2008 71,471 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,157 miles

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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DUG 56Y is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DUG 56Y, 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 DUG 56Y registered?

DUG 56Y is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 May 1987.

Is DUG 56Y safe to buy?

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